Diane Mahony

With more than twelve years of experience in the technical services and government contracting industries, and another eight working in various leadership capacities with Orange County Public Schools as an educator, Diane Mahony brings a diverse professional background and a wealth of knowledge to Kavaliro.

Prior to her current role as CEO, she acted as president and controller for Kavaliro for several years and has been a driving force behind many successful corporate initiatives. She also has overseen all financial reporting, planning, and analysis for the company.

Mahony has served in various leadership roles in the Orange County Public Schools system, including department chairman, school renaissance chairman, team leader, learning program coach, and clinical educator trainer, and served as chairman or member of various other school committees for Orange County Public Schools. She was also twice recognized as both Teacher of the Year and Educator of the Month.

Mahony spends much of her time giving back to the Central Florida community. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, whose mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Mahony is currently part of the new mentoring program for the clubs. Mahony also serves as a board member for the UCF Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to encourage, steward, and celebrate charitable contributions from alumni and friends to support the University of Central Florida. Mahony also serves as Chairman of the Board for ALS Charter Schools of Orange County, whose focus is on high school dropout prevention and recovery by providing students a non-traditional pathway to graduation and post-secondary success. Mahony also volunteers time at her church and at her children’s schools.

Mahony received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Central Florida and earned her Master of Education Degree through the Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy for Mathematics and Science. She recently completed another graduate level Specialist Degree in leadership at UCF. She currently resides in Orlando with her husband, John Mahony, and their three children, Caden, Ava, and Owen.