Malia Diaz

Malia Diaz currently serves as the Director of Operations for the Norfolk NATO Festival since September 2023 and holds the position of Annual Fund Manager at the Virginia Arts Festival since January 2022. Malia has a diverse background in operations and development, previously working as the Special Event Coordinator and Norfolk NATO Festival Operations Manager at the Virginia Arts Festival. Prior experience includes the role of Development Associate at the Virginia Stage Company, where responsibilities encompassed grant management, donor relations, and fundraising. Malia has also worked in hospitality at Virginia Beach National Golf Club and gained experience in libraries and project management during various internships. Malia holds a Master's degree in Arts & Culture Outreach & Advocacy from the University of Denver and a Bachelor's degree from Hollins University.