Diane S. W. L.

Diane S. W. L. is an accomplished multimedia and engagement editor currently at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser since June 2018, where responsibilities include managing web staff workflow and developing training systems for digital and multimedia skills. Diane also serves as a board member for the Asian American Journalists Association, focusing on scholarship opportunities and equitable media coverage for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Additionally, Diane operates an independent business, Diane S. W. Lee Creative Media, which offers digital media services and mentorship for aspiring journalists. Previous roles include digital media manager at HONOLULU Magazine and contributions to various media organizations, with an academic background that includes a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and multiple certificates in leadership and management from the Poynter Institute and Hawaii Employers Council.