Diana Patricia Negron is a doctoral candidate in City and Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design. Her research interests include urban economics, economic development, and the study of algorithms as they further gender and racial bias. The American Society of Public Administration has recognized her scholarly work due to the utility of the research to the study and practice of public administration. She has served as a Policy Advisor for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. She is leading policy work on a brand-new tax credit structure for entrepreneurship and economic development initiatives. Diana has worked primarily in the public sector for the City of Newark and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She has experience creating and implementing economic development policies to improve equitable access to capital further and increase the local economy in cities. Additionally, Diana holds a B.A. and Master of Public Administration from Rutgers University – Newark.