Biography
Diana Long is a pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy at The University of Texas at Austin. A first-generation college student, Long earned her bachelor's degree in sociology from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She is interested in the intersection of policy, research, and theory in education. Long’s personal background and research experiences in the areas of Latino education, access to quality preschool, and school finance motivated her to pursue a career in education policy. She hopes to use her Archer Fellowship experience to learn and grow as a scholar in a professional setting and make a positive impact in the public education system for generations to come.