Portrait by Hannah Carroll.
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. She hosted a workshop at the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) in San Diego, teaching newsrooms how to incorporate field canvassing strategies to engage diverse communities. She also speaks regularly at panels and university classes on the intersections of journalism and community engagement.