Meet Diana

A lifelong Redwood City resident, Diana attended the local public schools. She still lives in the house she grew up in, and where she raised her children. 

Diana's parents were teachers, and they instilled a deep love of community and passion for social justice, with a loving curiosity and respect for other cultures. 

For more than 30 years, Diana worked for Sequoia Union High School District. As Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, she advocated for students and their families as well as teachers and other staff, working closely with the Board of Trustees. 

For more than 20 years, she fought for funds to create and protect many programs for education at the state level, for children’s health at the state and national levels, including the San Mateo Health Plan and the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) initiatives. 

When she ran for City Council in 2018, Diana made it clear the campaign would be the community’s campaign, not her campaign. Diana was elected and served until December 2022 when a new District Map meant that she would not have a seat to run for until 2024. 

Those four years on the Council were full of lessons, challenges, and the development of amazing relationships. She joined Council as a housing and environmental justice advocate, and it did not take long for her to realize her job was much greater.