Diana Marina Cooper
About Diana Marina Cooper
Diana Marina Cooper serves as the Chief Partnerships & Policy Officer at Supernal, where she has held various leadership roles in policy and regulations. She has a strong background in law, technology, and aviation policy, having testified before Congress and contributed to sustainable aviation initiatives.
Current Role at Supernal
Diana Marina Cooper serves as the Chief Partnerships & Policy Officer at Supernal, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on establishing strategic partnerships and shaping policy initiatives within the organization. Her extensive background in policy and regulations supports her efforts to advance Supernal's objectives in the aviation sector.
Previous Experience at Supernal
Cooper has held multiple roles at Supernal prior to her current position. She served as the Global Head of Policy & Regulations from 2022 to 2023 and as the Chief Policy Officer for four months in 2023. Additionally, she was the Head of US Policy from 2020 to 2022, contributing to the development of policies that influence the company's operations and regulatory compliance.
Legal and Regulatory Background
Before her tenure at Supernal, Cooper worked at LaBarge Weinstein LLP, where she was the Head of the Unmanned Aerial Systems and Robotics Practice Group from 2014 to 2015. She also served as an Associate in the Intellectual Property and Licensing Group from 2013 to 2015. Her legal expertise is complemented by her experience testifying before the US Congress on aviation policy and regulations.
Educational Background
Cooper holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Governance from Ryerson University, where she was a Gold Medal Recipient. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts in Globalization Studies from McMaster University, followed by a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Ottawa. Her academic achievements provide a strong foundation for her career in policy and law.
Contributions to Aviation Initiatives
Cooper is actively involved in several initiatives aimed at advancing sustainable aviation. She serves on the European Commission Alliance for Zero Emissions Aviation and is a member of the World Economic Forum UAM Working Group. These roles allow her to contribute to discussions and strategies focused on urban air mobility and environmental sustainability in aviation.