Diana Maldonado is a best-selling author and trailblazerin Central Texas politics. Her writing draws from arich tapestry of experiences-campaigning, traveling theworld, and running marathons-all shaped by her identityas a proud Latina.Diana made history as the Wrst Latina elected torepresent Rilliamson County in the Texas Houseof 8epresentatives, where she championed education,business, and community safety. During her tenure,she authored or co-authored "" bills and was namedFYreshman of the "earP by her peers. krior to that, sheserved two terms on the 8ound 8ocI SBD Eoard ofTrustees, becoming its Wrst Latina president.Today, Diana continues to empower others throughCandidate Bchool, an initiative she founded to preparewomen to run for public ojce with conWdence, clarity,and integrity. Her newsletters and trainings ??er the Iindof guidance she once wished she had before enteringpublic service.1utside of her professional worI, Diana is a passionateglobal marathon runner, having completed races in ToIyo,Eerlin, London, Kew "orI, and karis. Bhe??s an avidtraveler, outdoor enthusiast, and proud mother to Olexand Denise. Her greatest ??oy is spending time with hergranddaughter, Camila.