Diana P. Calle was born in New York City of Ecuadorian parents and she spent her childhood in Ecuador. In 2003, Diana moved to Elizabeth, New Jersey, and earned her Bachelor in Public Administration & Psychology and Master in Public Administration from Kean University in 2012 & 2015, respectively.

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During her academia, Diana participated in the NJ Governor’s Hispanic Fellowship Program and the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) National Internship Program in Washington, DC. She was also inducted into the National Honor Society of Public Administration Pi Alpha Alpha and named in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.  

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Diana started her professional career serving public schools in Elizabeth and worked as an Academic Specialist for the LSAMP Program at Kean University. In 2015, she joined the Division of Personal Management and Labor Relations of the County of Union. Diana presently serves as the Director of the Union County Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs (OPDSN). The Office’s goal is to advocate for persons with disabilities of all ages and ensure inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of community life.

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Moreover, Diana has completed numerous professional certifications like the Leadership Collaborative Program through the Center for Nonprofit Management (2020), the Human Resources Professional Certification through Rutgers University (2020), and the ADA Coordinator Training Certification through Great Plains ADA Center (2023). In 2021, she became a SHRM Certified Professional.

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In March 2024, Diana co-founded The Young Women Foundation – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in New Jersey whose mission is to educate and inspire young women to become leaders within their communities by providing comprehensive educational programing, trainings, professional development, resources, and mentorship.

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In addition, Diana serves as a Board Member of the Kean University Alumni Association. She is a HISPA Role Model, and a member of the League of Women Voter and Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. Diana also served as a Board Member of LUPE Fund Inc., the Membership Chairperson of the Hispanic Latino Alumni Council (HLAC), Inc., the Secretary of Graduate and Part-Time Student Council at Kean University, and the Executive Coordinator for the Annual Youth Leadership Conference of Boys to Leaders Foundation.

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In 2021, Diana got named by Front Runner New Jersey/La Prensa as one of the 30 under 35 Young Top Latinos Leaders. In 2022, Diana was selected as one of the 40 under 40 Latinos by Negocios Now. Thanks to her contributions and services as a public servant, she was recognized by the SUPERA Spanish Speaking Program at Kean University in March 2022.  Besides this, Diana filmy believes in giving back to the community and shares her journey with college and high school students in New Jersey to encourage them to pursue their dreams and chase excellence.

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