Diana Rohini Lavigne

Diana Rohini LaVigne serves as the Chief Communications Officer and Public Information Officer for the Health Department of San Mateo County since April 2015, leading communication strategies for a workforce of 2,700 across 40+ locations and a $750 million budget. Prior to this role, Diana was the Chief Communications Officer at Life West College, where a marketing structure was developed for public relations activities. Experience also includes overseeing national communications for the Diversity & Inclusion department at Kaiser Permanente and serving as Executive Director for the Bay Area Bicycle Coalition, championing initiatives for safe bicycling across the region. Additional leadership positions include Head of Global Communications at Nair & Co., Managing Editor for Indian Life & Style Magazine, Managing Director at Fire Rock Productions, and Executive Director of the Newbury Street League. Diana holds a BA in Humanities from Harvard University and has completed advanced studies through FEMA in public information officer planning for emergency situations.