Diana Lazzell

Diana Lazzell is an experienced communications professional with a strong background in public health and education. Currently serving as a Communications Specialist at the CDC Foundation since November 2021, Lazzell focuses on vaccine communication initiatives for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Previous roles include Communications Administrator at MDwise, Inc., where project management and external communications were key responsibilities, and Communications Associate at the Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center, where strategic outreach impacted over 11 million students. Lazzell's career also encompasses various positions, including Communications Coordinator for Indiana University School of Medicine and Web Copywriter for Yellow Pages Group in Canada. Lazzell holds a B.S. in Neurobiology and Physiology with a minor in Psychology from Purdue University and has pursued graduate coursework in Neuroscience at UTHealth Houston.