Portrait by Hannah Carroll.
Diane Bou Khalil is a journalist and writer passionate about storytelling, art, and guiding others in self-reflection and community connection.
She is the marketing and engagement manager for Borderless Magazine, an award-winning immigration news outlet in Chicago, and the newsletter editor for Women Migrant Press, a UK-based media platform centering the voices of migrant women through journalism.
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 and previously taught journalism at After School Matters, a nonprofit serving Chicago teens.
In addition to her career in editorial and communication work, Diane leads workshops on journaling, affirmations, and self-reflection, focusing on cultivating self-understanding through writing. She shared her journalism and storytelling insights through a TED Talk and continues to speak nationally on journalism, creativity, and community engagement. She welcomes opportunities to collaborate on workshops or join conversations as a guest speaker.