A voice for University-Rosedale
Diana is a progressive changemaker and problem-solver. She has lived in downtown Toronto since 2017; first place she lived in was in Little Italy. For nearly 10 years, she has been involved in community efforts advocating for affordable housing, protecting the environment, and volunteering with groups such as the Girl Guides and the Seaton Village Residents Association. Every day she works to make a difference.
From living in a housing co-op to working at the national co-op housing federation, Diana knows firsthand the impact of community-driven housing solutions. In her role in public policy and government relations, she has witnessed the political choices that are pushing people out of the city they love and care about. But she has a vision and a proven record of getting things done!
She successfully advocated for the $1.5 billion Co-op Housing Development Program to build new housing co-ops, the first dedicated federal program in over 30 years. This has been instrumental in creating new affordable co-op homes in Toronto; it was a big step forward, and more is needed.
Diana started her career as a climate activist, working with environmental non-profits because she believes we can protect the environment and build healthier, more equitable cities. At The Atmospheric Fund and Toronto Environmental Alliance, she helped shape Toronto’s climate plan and involved hundreds of community members in the process.
Diana cares deeply about stewarding community spaces and supporting local businesses in neighbourhoods such as Koreatown, Chinatown, and Little Italy to ensure all residents can thrive, not just survive.
