Rohini Zone: Diana Rohini LaVigne

Brief Bio
Diana Rohini LaVigne is the Online Editor for Indian Life & Style Magazine (indianlifeandstyle.com) and India-West (indiawest.com). Ms. LaVigne had a weekly column 'Rohini Chat' in South Asian Insider which profiled Indians in the arts and has been doing ongoing assignments for India New England, Rivaaj Magazine, Couture Asia and Lokvani. Ms. LaVigne has been part of the Indian community for many years in Boston, New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California. Her accomplishments include being part of the founding team of Samta International that helps new Indian immigrants adjust to living in America, producing an educational video for the Dreams of Freedom Immigrant Museum, and launching an annual India Day program on television to cross promote Indian culture and celebrate India's Independence day. Educated at Harvard University, she continued her education after her ivy league days by studying at Hebrew University for a Master's in Theology. From there she worked for years as a publicist, while working as a journalist on the side. Years ago, she switched the focus to writing. Art, culture, business, fashion, non-profit have been the areas Ms. LaVigne most covers. In addition to writing, she is a certified digital editor and producer and also an award-winning photographer. Currently she is a member of Silicon Valley Indian Professionals Association, SVASE, International Photographer's Association, AAJA and SAJA ( South Asian Journalists Association). Most recently, she accepted the role as SAJA Bay Area Chair Coordinator and looks forward to making major contributions to this non profit organization.

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