Executive Director, Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics, Dornsife Office for Experiential Learning
Dean's Office
Biography
Diana oversees Drexel LeBow’s Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics, a hub of partnerships among companies, faculty and students that explores the impact of data and AI on business and society. She leads the biennial Drexel LeBow Analytics 50 awards, a national recognition of analytics distinction across organizations. She has written several articles about analytics and business and a book chapter on data storytelling. A passionate advocate for women, Diana particularly enjoys forming partnerships to empower girls in Philadelphia through STEM education.
Diana also leads the college’s Dana and David Dornsife Office for Experiential Learning, building initiatives that provide business recommendations for organizations and practical opportunities for students. She works with corporations to develop partnerships in curricular and co-curricular settings, such as business consulting courses, thought leadership engagements and applied research initiatives. Diana oversees Drexel LeBow’s Lawrie Advanced Global Leadership Program for MBA students.
Prior to joining Drexel LeBow in 2013, Diana managed communications efforts and international business experiences for Arcadia University’s School of Global Business and oversaw medical journal publications for Springer publishing company. She received a BA in Professional Writing from York College of Pennsylvania, an MS in Communication from Drexel University, and an MBA from Drexel University.
Job Responsibilities
- Company partnerships
- Applied research collaborations
- Business consulting courses
- Drexel LeBow Analytics 50 awards
- STEM education for girls and youth
- Lawrie Advanced Global Leadership Program