Diana served as Founder & President of Perspectives Charter Schools, scaling the model from 40 students and 2 teachers to 5 schools, 2000+ students and 250 staff. A thought leader and co-creator of the 26 principles of A Disciplined Life – a culture and set of SEL practices. The executive producer of the documentary, I AM FOR PEACE – shedding light on the injustices of gun violence in Chicago. Led fundraising efforts, raising $50M over the years from local and national grants, events and multi-million dollar capital campaigns.

After her husband was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s, Diana shifted her vision in 2021 to launch a new venture, Lorenzo’s House – a hub of connection & care for families navigating this diagnosis. Lorenzo’s House will provide holistic family supports, a day academy for those with memory impairment and a boutique-style residential. Together, we will shift the narrative of what it looks like to live with this diagnosis.