Portrait by Michelle Kanaar.
Diane Bou Khalil is a writer with a passion for storytelling, art, and fostering community connections.
She is the marketing and engagement manager for Borderless Magazine, an award-winning immigration news outlet, and teaches journalism at After School Matters, a nonprofit serving Chicago teens.
Diane earned her bachelor's degree in sociology from Northeastern Illinois University and a master's degree in international studies from DePaul University. She is also an alumna of the Emma Bowen Foundation Leadership Program.
In 2021, Diane delivered a TED Talk on why U.S. media outlets should rethink how they report on immigrants.