Tashiana Diaz

About Tashiana Diaz

Mission-driven program leader with 10+ years of experience designing, scaling, and managing youth development and education programs across NYC. I bring a strategic and data-informed approach to partnership building, stakeholder engagement, and DEI-focused storytelling. At Summer Search, I lead a $650K+ summer program strategy, overseeing 25+ domestic and international partnerships, budget compliance, and cross-functional execution. My work has included leading national training rollouts, co-creating promotional campaigns, and managing complex program operations.🤝 I’m passionate about building sustainable, values-aligned partnerships that advance equity and create transformational opportunities for young people. I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can lead with creativity, insight, and impact. Now seeking new opportunities to lead strategic initiatives and partnerships at the intersection of education, health equity, and social impact.

Experience

1. Senior Summer Program Manager

   Summer Search

   May 2024 — Present

   Promoted to lead the design, budgeting, and implementation of Summer Search NYC’s summer program strategy, supporting over 200 high school students annually. • Lead $650K+ program budget; ensure timely invoice and fiscal compliance. • Manage logistics and partnerships with 25+ domestic and international trip providers. • Collaborate with Development on grant proposals and donor communications. • Produce and edit promotional content and videos for students, families, and donors. • Train staff on program workflows, student safety protocols, and trip readiness. • Use Salesforce to track application pipelines and monitor student engagement metrics.

Education

• University of Mount Saint Vincent

  Bachelor's Degree, Communication and Media Studies

  2009 — 2014