Diana Nsekela
Tanzania

Diana Nsekela is a lawyer and gender specialist with more than five years of experience in gender and development. She has managed grants for gender mainstreaming programs with nongovernmental organizations and trained Tanzanian paralegals on the gender-sensitive provision of legal aid. Currently, Diana works in strategy consulting with Dalberg, an international development consulting firm, and focuses on gender and inclusive economic development. Diana holds a law degree and a degree in government and international relations from the University of Sydney. She is passionate about women’s rights and believes that promoting gender equality is central to accelerating sustainable development, economic growth, and poverty reduction. After completing the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, Diana plans to use her new skills and knowledge to contribute to innovative solutions for women’s economic empowerment in Tanzania and Africa.