Diane Boghrat

Diane Boghrat serves as the Program Director for the Imageomics Institute and AI and Biodiversity Change Global Climate Center at The Ohio State University, overseeing operations and administration for multi-national NSF-funded initiatives, successfully securing $11 million in funding. Previously, Diane was the Program Manager for the EmPOWERment NSF Research Traineeship Program, managing a $5 million interdisciplinary program focused on sustainable energy. Additional experience includes roles as an Assessment Design Consultant at UCLA, Co-Owner of Sea Star, LLC, and various coordinating and managerial positions at UCLA, showcasing expertise in program development, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement. Diane holds a Master of Arts in Educational Studies from The Ohio State University and has degrees in Anthropology from UC Santa Barbara and Santa Rosa Junior College.