Laura Diaz

City of residence: Mankato

Age: 25

How long have you lived in the area: 6 years

Education: Graduated from Minnesota State University with a major in mass communications, emphasis in public relations and news/editorial, and a minor in marketing

Job title: Program director

Work history: I have worked for the YMCA for 6 years and at Tourtellotte Pool for 4 years.

Married?: Single

Family: Parents, David and Toni Diaz, live in Winnebago

Introduction

Laura Diaz didn’t plan to end up at the YMCA.

Her plan was to work in the field of communications, marketing and graphic arts, some kind of job where she could be creative.

But years ago, when she saw an opening for a part-time job as a lifeguard/swim instructor at the Y, she had to take it. She had an athletic background, having been a cheerleader and member of the track team in high school, and she had always enjoyed being active.