Diana Fernandez

Dec 3, 2024 | therambler.org | Diana Fernandez |Diana Fernández

As dawn breaks over the natural terrain, the soft thud of running shoes against the pavement fills the air. Among the early risers is Haylee Bentley, a senior cross-country athlete at Texas Wesleyan University whose dedication and passion for the sport have made her a standout on and off the course. With the sun barely peeking over the horizon, Haylee is not just training for another race; she is forging her legacy. Bentley discovered her love for running at an early age.

Aug 29, 2023 | wgbh.org | Jeremy Siegel |Gal Tziperman Lotan |Diana Fernandez |Diana Fernández

Diana Fernandez, deputy chief of urban design for the Boston Planning & Development Agency, remembers her first time in a big city. “I grew up in the Dominican Republic, and I grew up in a rural village, we didn't have running water or electricity,” she said. “And I remember immigrating to the United States for the first time, and we landed in New York City, and it's just this concrete jungle.