Diane is the Executive Officer, Operations Administration at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), the nation’s third largest transportation agency. She is responsible for the financial management and administrative services of Metro’s daily operations. Diane's career spans 25 years of progressively diverse experience leading strategic initiatives and driving organizational change through transformational leadership. Diane has an extensive commitment to public service. She has been active in her community: A member of the Women’s Transportation Seminar, she was a committee member on the California Transportation Association, a mentor and volunteer. She launched and serves as the current President of the Advancement of Latinos at Metro Association (ALMA). She holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from California State University Northridge and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Southern California (USC). Diane is the 1st Vice-Chair of the Credit Union Board of Directors and serves on the Budget and Loan & Share committees.