Diana is a law student at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, currently in the final stages of her degree. Her academic and professional trajectory has focused on the study, promotion, and protection of human rights, with a particular interest in international human rights law, gender equality, and the strengthening of the rule of law. Her background is complemented by a specialization in the Inter-American Human Rights System, specifically regarding international protection mechanisms and the obligations of States in this area.
She has served as a junior researcher at the Institute for Comparative Studies in Criminal Sciences of Guatemala (ICCPG)—an experience that has helped strengthen her skills in research, legal analysis, and critical thinking. Her academic interests center on examining social issues through the lenses of law, human rights, and gender, with an emphasis on protecting vulnerable populations and building more just and inclusive societies.
Internationally, she was selected as a fellow for UNLEASH, a global innovation and leadership initiative linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—specifically SDG 5, which concerns gender equality. She also received an academic scholarship to participate in a seminar on “plutophilia” (the influence of wealth on power) and criminal law, hosted by the University of Salamanca, Spain. These experiences broadened her perspective on contemporary legal challenges and underscored the importance of international cooperation and academic exchange.
Finally, she has further developed her leadership competencies through the Aspire Leaders program—an initiative of the Aspire Institute focused on cultivating leadership skills, critical thinking, and social transformation.
