Media Kit
Diana Maldonado
Public Speaker | Leadership Coach | Founder of Candidate School
Welcome to the official media kit for Diana Maldonado—former state representative, experienced campaigner, speaker, and the founder of Candidate School, a premier training program for first-time political candidates.
Diana is available for podcast interviews, media appearances, speaking engagements, panel participation, and guest articles. Please use the resources below to learn more or request an interview.
Quick Bio
Diana Maldonado is a former Texas State Representative, entrepreneur, executive leader, and best-selling author of The Unlikely Candidate: Breaking Barriers to Elected Office and Beyond. She is the Founder & CEO of Candidate School, a national leadership development platform that helps women and first-time candidates explore, run for, win, govern, and remain in elected office.
Her career spans public service, business, finance, nonprofit leadership, and civic engagement. As the first Latina elected to represent Williamson County's House District 52, she authored or co-authored 88 bills and helped secure nearly $27 million for education, infrastructure, and workforce development. She later served as CEO of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and as Interim Executive Director of Jolt Initiative.
Drawing from public office, entrepreneurship, leadership development, global travel, and marathon running, Diana speaks about leadership, readiness, voice, impact, and what it takes to step forward before you feel completely ready.
Signature Speaking Topics
Diana is available to speak on the following subjects:
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How to Run for Office with Confidence and Strategy
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Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers & Building Coalitions
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Why Representation Matters in Local Politics
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Leading with Heart: Campaigning Without Compromise
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Personal Power, Public Impact: Finding Your Voice in Politics
Approved Photos & Media Assets
APPROVED PHOTOS You are free to use these photos digitally with our and the photographer’s permission as long as you include the photographer’s credit and send us a link at dm@dianamaldonado.com the to where they are being used.
Press Contact
To book Diana for a media appearance, podcast, or speaking engagement, contact:
Diana Maldonado
Email: dm@dianamaldonado.com
Phone: 512-423-7227
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