Diane Manzana is a Behavioral Health Specialist for Hawaii’s Department of Education in Central District. She specializes in children and adolescent’s mental health and provides counseling services to students who struggle with mental disparities within the school setting. Diane graduated from UH Hilo’s clinical mental health counseling program and, during her educational years, has provided services to multiple schools, taught psychoeducation to the community, and participated in research since her undergraduate years at UH Manoa. Through her experiences, Diane finds passion in helping the community that had raised her and removing the mental health stigma one step at a time. Besides her work, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and playing games.