Diana Blanco is an experienced project manager and digital humanist specializing in cultural, entertainment, and educational initiatives. With a keen interest in the intersection of filmic and artistic cultural production with social movements, she focuses on the transformative power of filmmaking as a tool for ecological and social justice, particularly through the work of Women and Indigenous filmmakers in Latin America. Her research in digital humanities uncover silenced and excluded stories, voices, and experiences using data- and digital-driven approaches.

Before starting her MA at UCLA, Diana worked as an Exhibitions and Curatorial Project Manager in South Florida where she managed 68 on-time, on-budget exhibitions and was the Project Lead and Designer for the NSU Art Museum's Collection Digitization Initiative. She has also been a fellow at the Smithsonian's Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage in 2021 and 2011. As the Founder and VP of Finance and Community Events at the Andean Student Alliance, Diana actively supports and advocates for students from the Andean region by organizing events and securing grants to promote Andean cultural and educational opportunities.

Her diverse educational background includes a BA in Arts Administration, a BS in Marketing from Nova Southeastern University, and extensive coursework in Graphic and Fine Arts. Currently an MA candidate in Latin American Studies with a Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities, Diana is set to graduate in September 2023.

In her spare time, Diana enjoys watching Latin American films, traveling, board games, dancing, and hiking with her family. Her passion for mentoring and teaching extends to personal, academic and professional settings, where she finds fulfillment in guiding and supporting her community.