Diana views each project through a broad lens, considering its relationship to community, context, and long-term environmental performance. Her dual background in architecture and civil engineering helps her connect design ideas with technical and operational realities. She is especially passionate about adaptive reuse, preserving the cultural memory and craft of existing buildings while extending their usefulness through flexible planning, electrification, and decarbonization.

As a board member of the California Preservation Foundation, Diana draws on deep knowledge of historic structures and a practical understanding of how they can evolve to meet contemporary needs. Known for listening closely, analyzing complex issues with precision, and resolving them with grace, she fosters open dialogue and creative problem-solving across disciplines. Her portfolio includes award-winning cultural, educational, sports and recreation, community, and historic projects.

Outside the office, Diana can often be found hiking the Bay Area Ridge Trail, remodeling her 1908 home, or helping guide the Albany Unified School District’s Environmental Action Plan.