Diana Cruz joins the College of Liberal Arts as the Associate Director of Development, bringing her dedication to supporting the college’s mission of fostering creativity, critical thinking, and inclusive excellence. With a background in development and education, Diana most recently served as the Assistant Director of Development for the College of Health and Human Sciences at CSU. Prior to that, she was the Executive Director of the Durango Education Foundation in Durango, CO, and held the position of Program Coordinator at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Diana holds a BA in Research Intensive Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys traveling, golfing, hiking, biking, and spending time with her boyfriend and their two cats. As a member of a military family, Diana has lived in various locations and is excited to call Fort Collins home. She looks forward to collaborating with the College of Liberal Arts’ dynamic community of students, faculty, and supporters.