Recognition & Professional Service

Outside validation of leadership, service, and professional contribution

Selected recognition and service records are included only when an external publication, institution, or organization provides a source that visitors can review.

Recruiter relevanceThis page is not intended as an awards list. It documents external signals of leadership, governance, professional trust, and public contribution.

Award · 2019

NASW Arizona Region Emerging Leader of the Year

A professional biography published in CHANCE records Diego as the recipient of the National Association of Social Workers Arizona Region Emerging Leader of the Year award in 2019.

Published CHANCE biography →

Board service · Current organizational profile

Center for Victims of Torture Board of Directors

The Center for Victims of Torture maintains a dedicated board profile for Diego, describing his humanitarian leadership, migration work, education, and public-health interests.

CVT board profile →

Board service · Current organizational profile

Kaleidoscope Humanitarian Aid — Board Secretary

KHAID's public leadership page lists Diego as Board Secretary and summarizes his work in humanitarian reception, migration systems, and shelter leadership.

KHAID leadership profile →

Humanitarian recognition · 2024

Casa Alitas receives the Center for Victims of Torture Eclipse Award

CVT presented its 2024 Eclipse Award to Casa Alitas. Its coverage states that Diego, as former director of Casa Alitas, accepted the award from CVT President and CEO Simon Adams. This was an organizational award to Casa Alitas, not an individual award to Diego.

CVT award coverage →

Public conversation · 2024

Courageous Voices, Unbreakable Spirits

CVT's 2024 annual coverage highlights a conversation with Diego during its Courageous Voices virtual event commemorating the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

CVT World, July 2024 →

Verification standardRecognition is listed only when supported by a publication, institutional page, or current organizational record. Historical roles are labeled historical; organizational awards are not presented as personal awards.