Diana Furukawa

Director of Administration & Governance

Diana Furukawa joined the Heart of Maine United Way team as the Director of Administration and Governance in 2026. She cares deeply about ensuring that everyone has what they need to thrive and is inspired by HoMEUW’s systems-level approach to community wellbeing. In her role, she’s looking forward to strengthening the internal systems, cross-team coordination, and governance structures that make HoMEUW’s work possible. 

Prior to HoMEUW, Diana served as the Executive Director of Millinocket Memorial Library, where she expanded the library’s role as a community hub and established a low-barrier resource navigation service called the Help Desk. Over the years, she has also been involved in community-based work throughout Maine, including as a facilitator for the Katahdin Collaborative, a coach with Girls on the Run, and a volunteer with Wabanaki REACH. She currently serves as the Vice President of Friends of Baxter State Park. 

Diana holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology and Visual Arts from Bowdoin College and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of North Texas. She is also a graduate of the Maine Development Foundation’s Institute for Civic Leadership program. 

Originally from Seattle, Washington, Diana now lives in Bangor with her partner and enjoys running, birding, and photography.