Diana Mejia

LEADING WITH PURPOSE.
HEALING WITH COMPASSION.

ALLIANCES

MEDIA BIO &
PRESS KIT

Diana Mejia is available for speaking, interviews, webinar and podcasts.

Dr. Diana Mejia, originally from the Dominican Republic, is a distinguished leader and advocate dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. She moved to the United States in 1982, where she built a career of over 18 years serving the culturally diverse population of Orlando, Florida, particularly Hispanic women and their families.

As the CEO and Founder of Nuevo Sendero, Inc., Dr. Mejia, a domestic violence survivor, has been instrumental in providing advocacy, education, and resources to survivors. She holds a Doctorate in Ministries Leadership from New York Theological Seminary, a Master’s in Clinical and Pastoral Counseling from Revelation University, and a Bachelor’s in Theology & Biblical Studies. Additionally, she has obtained certifications in Non-Profit Management from UCF, Therapeutic Chaplain Counseling, and Case Management from AHCA Health Care Administration of Florida.

Her work includes the creation of the Hispanic Institute of Human Behavior, the Community Arts for Healing programs, and culturally specific intervention initiatives. She has led various workshops and conferences, including Keys of Freedom, Love Without Fear, and Restoring the Scar of a Secret, addressing critical issues of domestic and sexual violence.

Dr. Mejia has been honored with numerous awards, including a Proclamation from the City of Orlando (2014), the Health HERO award from the Orange County Health Department, the International Woman Leadership Merit Award from the Dominican Republic, and recognition from the U.S. Congress by Congressman Darren Soto (2020). She also founded the annual “Summit of Sexual Violence” and the “Lighting Orlando Purple”, uniting the community against sexual and domestic violence.

Her unwavering commitment to social change continues through faith-based initiatives, legislative advocacy, and survivor empowerment programs such as the Academia Latina, a 10-week self-sufficiency program for survivors. Dr. Mejia remains dedicated to fostering healing, awareness, and prevention within her community.

Download the media bio and press kit here:

NEWS &
VIDEOS

Recognized by community as "A Tireless Advocate for
Survivors and Families"

DIANA MOST COMMON
SPEAKING TOPICS ARE:

Community Empowerment and Healing Through Education: Diana Mejía discusses the critical role of education in breaking cycles of domestic violence and abuse. She shares how Nuevo Sendero’s prevention programs equip families with tools to rebuild trust, promote healthy relationships, and restore emotional well-being.

The Role of Policy and Advocacy in Protecting Survivors: In this talk, Diana highlights the importance of influencing local and national policies to strengthen protections for victims. She outlines her efforts to elevate the voices of survivors and push for legislative change that improves services and access to justice.

Leadership in Latina Advocacy and Community Resilience: Diana shares her journey as a Latina leader and survivor advocate, emphasizing the challenges and victories of creating culturally sensitive programs for Hispanic families. She offers a roadmap for nurturing resilient communities through compassion, structure, and unity.

Building Healing Communities in Faith-Based Spaces: Through Healing Community, Diana explores how churches and faith leaders can become powerful allies in the healing journey. She shares Nuevo Sendero’s model for integrating education, counseling, and spiritual support within Hispanic congregations.

The Future of Prevention: Education, Awareness, and Collective Action: Diana looks ahead to the next chapter in domestic violence prevention. She discusses how community-led initiatives, education campaigns, and inter-organizational partnerships are essential to ending abuse and building safer futures for all.