Diana Toole leads Shady Side Academy’s marketing and communications efforts, driving brand strategy, digital engagement, and community outreach.

Previously, Toole was the Director of Strategic Marketing, Communications, and Community Outreach at The Ellis School, where she played a pivotal role in branding and digital storytelling over 10 years. Prior to that, she worked in marketing and communications at Carlow University and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Her work has received multiple national awards for excellence in design and marketing. She holds a bachelor’s in communication design from Carnegie Mellon University and a master’s in business administration with a concentration in project management from Carlow University.

Hailing from Maryland, Toole enjoys reading, podcasts, fitness, and nutrition, as well as spending time with her husband, son, and two dogs.