Diana Barnes

Diana Barnes, known as "DB," is an accomplished professional in brand development and creative direction, currently serving as Chief Brand Officer at WHY Brands, Inc. since January 2015 and Co-Founder and CBO at Curio since June 2022. Diana is also a member of the Fast Company Executive Committee and plays a pivotal role in promoting women's leadership as a founding member of the LA chapter of Chief. As the creator of the award-winning podcast StrollerCoaster, Diana has received multiple accolades for excellence in content creation. A seasoned expert in their field, Diana's past roles include Global Vice-President & Creative Director at Munchkin and Global Director of Brand Design at Dell. Diana holds advanced degrees from Harvard Business School in global business strategy and strategic marketing management, as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphics/Packaging from ArtCenter College of Design and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.