Talks

Why AI Will Always Need a Human | Ignite Talks | 2025
What a failed Ebola contact-tracing system taught Diana about the last mile of every technology.

The Freelance Penalty | Federal Reserve, Uneven Outcomes in the Labor Market conference | 2021
Who freelances, what they actually earn, and why working for yourself carries a penalty — Diana's research presented at a conference hosted across five Federal Reserve banks.

Lessons from the Informal Economy | TEDxMünchen | 2014
What street vendors and unlicensed markets can teach formal businesses about resilience.

Demystifying the Other Economy | TEDGlobal, Rio | 2014
Inside the informal economy, where much of the world actually makes its living.

Tips for University TEDx Events | TEDGlobal | 2013
Advice for student organizers from a co-founder of TEDxYale.

Writing