Diana Aqra
Launch Program Admissions & SNAP Benefit Specialist
Diana Aqra is an Arab American proud of her heritage, and fully supports diversity of thought and backgrounds. She is an educator and career navigator passionate about helping people build brighter futures through meaningful work and financial empowerment. With a background in finance from CU Boulder and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Communication from the University of Denver, she brings her expertise to CrossPurpose’s Launch Program, where she guides students to discover careers they love, grow in, and thrive in while also creating the financial stability needed for lasting legacies.
Her teaching journey has included business education at Denver’s South High School, English language learning and computer basics for adults with The Learning Source, and Interpersonal Communication at Community College of Aurora. In every setting, Diana has empowered learners from all walks of life to see new possibilities and take practical steps toward achieving their goals.
Outside of work, Diana enjoys life in Colorado with her fiancé, a musician and music teacher. They spend much of their time playing and listening to music together at home with their three beloved cats. Her travels to Colombia, Spain, Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine continue to shape her global outlook and commitment to diversity, growth, and joy.
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