Diane Iwata

Diane Iwata is the Deputy Director of Human Resources at BART, bringing over 30 years of extensive experience in human resources leadership. Throughout her career, she has served in key HR roles across a range of public agencies, including the City and County of San Francisco/San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, the City of Hayward, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Diane holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the Human Resources Certification Institute. She also holds the Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation from the Society for Human Resource Management. Her broad expertise and deep commitment to public service continue to guide her work in shaping inclusive, effective, and forward-thinking HR practices at BART.