Diana Long, M.Ed Email & Phone Number

United States

Austin, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States

* Work with IDRA staff to advance policy solutions that address issues that impact funding for Texas public schools. * Track finance education and related bills as they are filed and move through the legislative process, identifying opportunities for IDRA to support or oppose legislation (including school voucher and other privatization schemes). * Develop accessible and actionable materials that communicate IDRA's school finance research and data analyses for dissemination to families, schools, policymakers, and the general public. Such materials include factsheets, infographics, website content, issue briefs, weekly listserv updates, and social imaging. * Work directly with IDRA Education CAFEs, advocacy coalitions, and other community groups focused on education to support action around their policy concerns and ensure they are connected to state-level advocacy opportunities. * Support quantitative and qualitative data analyses related to public school funding.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

* Conducted a crosswalk analysis of data from 2021 Seal of Excelencia applications and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) to triangulate and validate the accuracy of data submission.* Developed Excel sheet containing the crosswalk analysis, a codebook documenting which variables were used in the crosswalk of datasets, and a summary report with findings and recommendations for future data verification. * Assisted with the support of Excelencia’s research portfolio to drive the organization’s mission forward to create knowledge about the status of higher education for Latino students and apply that knowledge to institutional practices and public

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Selected as one of forty-nine University of Texas System students to participate in a summer-long Washington, D.C. internship and academic fellowship program.

Austin, Texas, United States

* Assist with programs and research related strategies to improve student retention and graduation.* Assist in preparation and execution of ULN events such as our yearly graduation ceremonies, leadership panels, and orientation.* Supervise 25 Peer Ambassadors and develop strategies for a stronger mentorship component including the creation of a two-day retreat that meets the criteria for the International Peer Educator Training Program Certification (IPTPC) granted by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).* Participate in weekly staff meetings and support other Student Success Initiatives as needed.

* Worked closely with the Access and Inclusion Team within the Office of Admissions on planning andexecuting multicultural recruitment initiatives.* Greet on-campus visitors and assist administrative staff with day-to-day activities.* Assisted admissions counselors in managing and implementing virtual college fairs.* Communicated with prospective students and provided guidance on the college application process.

* Assisted the development of research-based and equity-focused funding guidelines for English Language Learners in the state of Oregon. * Wrote a detailed review of current research related to English Learner's equitable funding models, recommendations to guide the Oregon Department of Education in the determination of an optimal funding model, recommendations on guidelines for the process the Oregon Department of Education could use to implement the selected model.*Examined and organized legal precedents and state constitutions to determine states’ obligations to provide early childhood education.* Analyzed relevant publications from the National Institute for Early Education Research, The Education Commission of the States, and The Education Trust, to better understand the extent to which states are meeting their obligations to provide high-quality early childhood education.* Looked specifically at issues of access involving young children with disabilities, those who are low-income, those who are DLLs, and those who are Black or Latino/a/x. * Conducted initial data analysis and thorough literature review for Dr. Enrique Alemán, Jr., (PI) of the Trinity University Center for Educational Leadership.* Qualitative analysis including coding of data from various stakeholders including parents, administrators, students, and teachers. * Assisted in the development of a manuscript that depicted the representation of educational attainment levels for Latina/o/x and Chicana/o/x students in comparison with other racial and ethnic groups in Texas.* Utilized and became proficient in qualitative analysis software NVIVO 12.

San Antonio, Texas Area

* Monitor student performance and assist students in the areas of Algebra I and Geometry.* Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students

* Assisted in the implementation of outreach events with recruitment of vendors and resources for community members.* Promoted the importance of prenatal care in reducing infant and maternal mortality * Transcribed key informant interviews to advise strategic planning for our organization* Attended adolescent health conferences sponsored by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

* Engaged with community members to promote healthcare practices and other outreach events * Informed women about the risks of breast cancer in both Spanish and English * Mentored over 60 girls under the age of 12 during the Girl Zone summer camp

Education record

As a participant in Leadership Austin's 18th Emerge Class, I am enhancing my leadership capabilities, collaborating with a diverse group.

Master Of Education - M.Ed., Education Policy And Planning

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology