Diana Merenda

Educational Background
• Bachelor’s degree from the City University of New York, Hunter College
• Graduate degree from City University of New York, Baruch College

Career
• Worked public service in New York for eight years, served two terms as Mayor of Incorporated Village of Plandome Heights, and elected president of a local HOA; current treasurer for them
• Worked in management and as an adjunct professor for seven years at Baruch College (CUNY)
• Supports cutting military budget in favor of a ‘peace dividend’ for education, climate solution, healthcare, and affordable housing, ending America’s unconditional and endless gifting to Israel, and choosing diplomacy

Personal Information
• Survived cancer three times and the 9/11 terrorist attack
• Has been married to her husband for 33 years
• She and her husband are “SuperHosts” on AirBNB