Diana Bender

Capital District

Diana has a master’s degree in early childhood education and is an NYS T-TAP credentialed trainer. She began her role in the early childhood education field in 2010 and is currently serving the Capital District as a Quality Improvement Specialist. Diana started working in Long Island in the early childhood field as a daycare teacher and has held many positions in a center-based setting. In 2021, Diana joined the Infant Toddler Network as an Infant Toddler Specialist at a local Child Care Resource Center (CCRC). Diana moved to the Capital Region in 2023, where she enjoyed her role as an Infant Toddler Mental Health Consultant at a CCRC in the area. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, going on adventures, and spending time with her two pups!

Email: dbender@qualitystarsny.org