Diana Richardson: podcast appearances and interviews

Diana Richardson was born on January 16, 1983. She is an American former Democratic politician who served as a member of the New York Assembly. Richardson was elected in a 2015 special election on the progressive Working Families Party line to represent the 43rd district, which includes the neighborhoods of Crown Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn. Her tenure in the Assembly marked her as a dedicated advocate for her constituents. In 2022, Richardson served as the deputy Brooklyn borough president for ten months. Her term ended when she was dismissed due to complaints from staff and constituents regarding her work environment. Prior to her political career, she was known as a former Mormon and has engaged in various roles related to public service and community involvement.