Diana Mao, President and Co-Founder of Nomi Network, is an abolitionist who works to ensure the complete end of human trafficking in her lifetime. One of the standout leaders in the movement to abolish slavery, she co-founded Nomi Network, a non-profit that creates economic opportunities for survivors and women at risk of human trafficking. Since its inception, Diana has played an instrumental role in making Nomi Network the high impact international organization it is today. Prior to her tenor at Nomi Network, she spearheaded several projects in economic development, micro-finance, mergers and acquisitions.

She is a Presidential Leadership Scholar, Co-Chair of the Nexus Human Trafficking Modern Day Slavery Work Group, and writes for the Huffington Post, Reuters, and the United States Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center. Diana received the Pioneer Award from AAFE for her work at Nomi Network. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master’s degree in Public Administration and Management from New York University.