Diana O’Brien joined the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM) in 2023 as the Director of Impact and Outreach and was promoted in 2026 to Vice President and Chief Impact Officer. She brings extensive professional experience across the nonprofit, higher education, early childhood, and behavioral health sectors, along with deep community involvement throughout Southern New Mexico. Diana serves as an adjunct faculty member at NMSU’s College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation and as board chair for the New Mexico Association for Infant Mental Health. She is a member of the Southern New Mexico COAD, an executive committee member of the Doña Ana County Long Term Recovery Group, a co-lead ambassador for the Doña Ana County Early Childhood Education Coalition, a behavioral health co-sector leader of the Doña Ana County Resilience Leaders, and a member of the LC3 Behavioral Health Collaborative. Diana is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has worked with individuals and families in diverse settings. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Early Childhood Education at New Mexico State University. She is also the founder of Random Acts of Kindtrip and was recognized in 2024 as one of New Mexico’s 40 Under 40 by the Albuquerque Business Journal. Diana is deeply committed to strengthening relationships, building partnerships, and fostering collective impact across the region. She works to create spaces where people are seen, heard, and valued. Diana is passionate about cultivating collaborative communities where individuals and organizations are empowered and have access to resources and opportunities through a holistic, strengths-based approach. Proud to call Southern New Mexico home, Diana is honored to work alongside the region’s remarkable community members and organizations to positively impact our quality of life now and for generations to come, advancing CFSNM’s mission of building and strengthening communities.