Diana Arens

Diana Arens, MPA, currently serves as a Senior Budget Analyst and Senior Management Analyst for the COVID-19 Project at Thurston County Government, providing essential support in managing COVID-19 funds and advising the Board of County Commissioners. Previous experience includes managing significant budgets at the Washington State Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Social and Health Services, where Diana demonstrated expertise in fiscal analysis, forecasting, and legislative preparation. Diana's earlier roles also included work as a Medical Assistance Specialist at the Washington State Health Care Authority and extensive experience in community engagement and event management in the music industry. Diana holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts from The Evergreen State College.