Diana Brown
Ms. Diana Brown is an immigrant from Honduras and a proud first-generation college graduate. She is honored to have been appointed to the NOVA College Board by the City of Manassas.
Ms. Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in English Education and a master’s degree in early childhood education, with dual endorsements in Early Childhood and Special Education. In 2017, continuing her lifelong passion for learning, she earned an Education Specialist degree in Supervision and Administration of Public Schools from George Washington University.
For over two decades, Ms. Brown has served in public education, taking on roles including teacher, teacher specialist, preschool specialist, and assistant principal. She currently serves as a Special Education Coordinator for Prince William County Public Schools, where the motto, “You Belong Here,” reflects a commitment to inclusion, one of Ms. Brown’s core values that she actively promotes within her community.
Widely recognized as a passionate advocate for students, educators, and public education, Ms. Brown was publicly elected in 2025 to serve a four-year term on the Manassas City School Board. Her outstanding contributions have also been acknowledged through several prestigious awards. In 2021, she was named Virginia’s National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. In 2019, she received both the Bell Award and the Regional Outstanding Assistant Principal Award from the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals for her exemplary service to students and the community.
Ms. Brown believes that serving on the Northern Virginia Community College Board is a vital opportunity to support equitable access to higher education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. As the newly elected Vice Chair of the Northern Virginia Community College, she is committed to shaping policies and initiatives that empower students from all backgrounds to succeed.