Diana Medina is a writer, storyteller, spoken word performer, and narrative leadership coach who uses personal story as a tool for healing, connection, and social change. She is the author of Healing Out Loud, a poetry collection on grief and renewal, and the co-author of Amplify Student Voices, a guide for educators on using storytelling to help young people speak with power. Her forthcoming book blends humor, essays, and lived experience to explore the complexities of modern leadership.

A nationally recognized performer and facilitator, Diana’s work illuminates Latinx family stories, workplace culture, and the everyday courage of becoming. Beyond the stage, she is the Managing Director of Programs at the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Leandro, leading a youth development ecosystem that reaches thousands of young people every day.

She lives in the Bay Area, performs across California, and is lovingly supervised by her Chihuahua, Kika.