Diana's journey began in the vibrant city of Guanajuato, Mexico, before her family immigrated to the welcoming community of Santa Cruz, California. After growing up in Santa Cruz, she established her roots in Watsonville, CA, where she has flourished ever since.A Cabrillo College graduate, Diana is currently advancing her expertise in Collaborative Health & Human Services with a concentration in Social Work and Public Health at California State University, Monterey Bay. She brings over five years of experience from Digital NEST, where she held roles from member advocate to senior administrative assistant, cultivating a deep commitment to community development and empowerment. Now, as a shelter case manager at Monarch Services, Diana provides critical support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through case management, peer counseling, and crisis line support.Beyond her professional work, Diana enjoys spending time with loved ones, relaxing at the beach, and caring for her two dogs and cat. Her creative pursuits include painting and film photography, and she is a proud danzante and founding member of Kalpulli Ehecacoatl.