Ana Diaz
About Ana Diaz
Ana Diaz serves as a Media Engagement Officer, a role she has held since 2019. She has experience in media relations and mental health advocacy, working with major broadcasters and leading initiatives to enhance the portrayal of mental health in television.
Work at Mind
Ana Diaz has served as the Media Engagement Officer at Mind since 2019. In this role, she leads the Media Advisory Service, offering feedback and guidance on scripts and storylines for prominent UK television programs, including EastEnders and Coronation Street. Her work focuses on enhancing the representation of mental health issues in media. Additionally, she manages the national Mind Media Awards, ensuring its successful delivery and evaluation while engaging high-profile stakeholders and celebrities.
Previous Experience in Media
Before joining Mind, Ana Diaz worked at Decca Records as a Press & PR Assistant from 2018 to 2019. In this position, she gained experience in public relations within the music industry. Following her time at Decca Records, she served as a Media and Celebrity Assistant for nine months in 2019 in London, where she further developed her skills in media engagement and celebrity relations.
Workshops with National Broadcasters
Ana Diaz conducts workshops with national broadcasters, including the BBC and ITV, aimed at improving the portrayal of mental health issues on screen. These workshops are designed to educate and inform media professionals about the importance of accurate and sensitive representation of mental health topics in television programming.
Project Management of Mind Media Awards
In her role at Mind, Ana Diaz project manages the national Mind Media Awards. This involves overseeing the planning and execution of the awards, evaluating its impact, and securing support from notable stakeholders and celebrities. The awards aim to recognize and promote positive media portrayals of mental health.