Geriatric social service
Council Member 8th District
Diana Ayala is the dedicated Councilwoman for District 8 in New York City, serving the neighborhoods of Mott Haven-Port Morris, Melrose, Concourse-Concourse Village, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side-Yorkville, East Harlem South, East Harlem North, and Randall's Island. With almost two decades of experience in social service agencies and government, Diana is a passionate advocate for housing, gun violence prevention, and senior services. Born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, Diana's personal experiences growing up in public housing and overcoming challenges such as the loss of her child's father to gun violence and an abusive relationship have shaped her unique voice and perspective in government and politics. She has a strong commitment to public service and has worked in various roles, including as a senior center director in East Harlem and as Deputy Chief of Staff for Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. Diana has played a crucial role in crafting legislation, including a citywide ban on the sale of guinea pigs to promote pet adoptions. Generated from the website
