Dianna Nation Curd
About Dianna Nation Curd
Dianna Nation Curd is an Account Manager and Founder at Mindful Masteries, where she has worked since 2017 in Santa Clara, California. With a background in nonprofit management and fundraising, she has held various roles at organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Work at Mindful Masteries
Dianna Nation Curd serves as the Founder of Mindful Masteries, a role she has held since 2017. Based in Santa Clara, California, she has dedicated her efforts to this organization for seven years. In addition to her founding role, she also works as a Consultant at Mindful Masteries, focusing on strategies that support community members in achieving academic success and workforce readiness.
Current Role at Nfocus Solutions
Dianna has been an Account Manager at Nfocus Solutions since 2019, contributing to the organization for five years. In this position, she collaborates with a diverse range of clients, including individual nonprofits and broader community organizations. Her work emphasizes improving high school graduation rates through effective program management and support.
Previous Experience at American Cancer Society
Dianna held multiple roles at the American Cancer Society from 2008 to 2017. Her positions included Event Outreach Specialist, Manager of Relay For Life, Senior Manager of Relay For Life, Director of Relay For Life, Trainer for Community Engagement in the West Region, and Consultant for Talent Development. This extensive experience provided her with a solid foundation in nonprofit management and event coordination.
Education and Expertise
Dianna studied at Sonoma State University from 2004 to 2008, focusing on Anthropology, Human Development, Psychology, and Sociology. She furthered her education at the University of San Francisco, where she earned a Master of Science degree from 2011 to 2013. Her academic background complements her expertise in outcome measurement and performance management software, particularly within the youth social services sector.
Experience in Fundraising and Community Engagement
Before her current roles, Dianna worked as the Special Events Fundraising Manager at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation from 2009 to 2010 and as Marketing and Development Manager at Silicon Valley Children's Fund & Teenforce in 2013. These positions contributed to her skills in fundraising and community outreach, further enhancing her ability to support nonprofit organizations.