Amanda P. Diaz

Amanda P. Díaz is the Associate Director of Student Affairs for High School and Non Degree Programs at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. As a committed higher education professional championing inclusive excellence and student achievement, she specializes in transforming institutional structures and policies to create equitable learning environments where students from all backgrounds can flourish. Her work bridges institutional advancement with student-centered advocacy—creating campuses that honor varied perspectives and prepare all students for success beyond graduation. Amanda has a B.A. in Sociology from SUNY New Paltz, an M.P.A. and M.S. in Student Affairs Administration from Binghamton University, and is in her final year of completing a Doctor of Law and Policy from Northeastern University. Amanda is a native New Yorker who loves to travel and experience new cultures, writing poetry, and watching horror films.