About Diana
Hi, I'm Diana. I have been exactly where you are.
You have entered a judgment-free zone. A two-time girl mom and twenty-five-year educator, here to walk the season the checklists forget to mention.
My story
The college prep course never warned me about move-in day.
I'm a two-time girl mom, with one in college at UC Berkeley (go Bears, even though I went to UCLA) and another in high school. I have spent over twenty-five years working with parents and children, from infants all the way through college.
When I dropped my oldest off, an unexpected wave rolled in. I was so happy and proud of her, and also sad, lonely, and a little heartbroken. That part was not on any checklist. When I went looking for help, I kept finding dorm shopping lists and articles about empty nesters, all about my child, and none about me.
So I leaned on everything I know about parenting and human development, and I became the coach I had needed.
My mission
To help parents who just sent a kid to college feel calm, connected, and even joyful.
This stretch does not have to be carried alone, and it can hold real growth for you, not only for them. Together we can turn the bittersweet into something steadier.
A few things you didn't ask for
The rest of me.
- Born in Mexico City, but I call San Diego home.
- We have a poodle with a mystery name, Fozzie.
- I spent years on the floor singing with babies and toddlers at Songbirds Music.
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instructional Design, plus a B.A. and BCLAD Teaching Credential from UCLA.
- Certified Parent Coach through the Jai Institute for Parenting.
- Warmline volunteer for the Postpartum Health Alliance.
- Obsessed with Flamenco. I love to dance it, watch it, and listen to it.
What guides my coaching
My values
Openness
Open mind, open heart. To listen, learn, and embrace curiosity, growth, and change. Get curious before you get furious.
Renewal
Honoring the cycles of change, and trusting that transitions are a chance to grow. Make space for reflection and step into this era with more meaning.
Communication
Honest, clear, consistent communication, so everyone feels seen, heard, and understood. It builds trust and a steadier family.
Joy
Celebrate the sprinkles of happiness in this exciting time. You launched a baby bird into the world. You are an amazing parent.
I'm here for you
You don't have to do this alone.
Book a complimentary connection call and let's talk about where you are.
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