The people behind the stories
Diana Arias
Chief Story Telling OfficerDiana Arias is a New Yorker and first-generation immigrant guided by a core belief: authentic storytelling moves leaders and changes systems. A bilingual communications strategist with more than a decade of experience, she advises CEOs and organizations at the intersection of business, social impact, and economic development.
Diana is the founder of STORIAS, where she counsels senior leaders on executive communications, thought leadership, and narrative strategy to elevate influence and drive measurable impact. She draws on deep experience from senior communications roles at the New York Jobs CEO Council and Edelman, where she shaped executive visibility and high-stakes messaging for Fortune 500 CEOs, including Jamie Dimon, Steve Squeri, and Peter Grauer, in support of large-scale workforce and economic mobility initiatives.
Earlier in her career, Diana held communications roles at JetBlue, where she supported CSR and sustainability storytelling and developed award-winning employee engagement and executive messaging strategies across global markets. Known for aligning messaging with mission, she brings deep expertise in public affairs, media relations, and internal communications. She amplifies purpose through strategy and storytelling.
Diana serves on the boards of New York Edge and Honor Your Dreams and was named a CUNY 50 Under 50 honoree in 2025. Fluent in Spanish and conversational in Italian, she brings lived experience and executive rigor to her work, using communications as a tool for inclusion, empowerment, and systemic change.
Zachary
Chief Technology OfficerAs Chief Technology Officer at Storias, Zachary leads the development and maintenance of the company's digital platform, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for users. He provides analytical expertise to support projects and advises on the effective and ethical use of artificial intelligence, helping integrate emerging technologies to elevate story telling in a thoughtful and responsible way.
In his full-time day to day role, Zachary leads the People Analytics function at The Farmer's Dog, building data-driven tools and insights to elevate the employee experience and maximize the effectiveness and performance of employees.
Elizabeth Tam
Business DevelopmentElizabeth Tam is an Advisor to Storias, where she provides strategic guidance on business development, partnerships, and financial planning to support the company's sustainable growth. She brings a strong background in fintech, corporate finance, and product strategy, with experience helping organizations scale thoughtfully and build durable business models.
She currently works at American Express, contributing to fintech product strategy and financial initiatives. Elizabeth is also actively involved in nonprofit leadership, having served as a founding member and President Emerita of the New York Edge Young Professionals Council, supporting educational opportunities for students across New York City.