Diana Ayala

Diana Ayala
Deputy Speaker of the New York City Council
In office
January 5, 2022 – December 31, 2025
SpeakerAdrienne Adams
Preceded byPosition reestablished
Succeeded byNantasha Williams
Member of the New York City Council
from the 8th district
In office
January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2025
Preceded byMelissa Mark-Viverito
Succeeded byElsie Encarnacion
Personal details
Born (1973-09-24) September 24, 1973
PartyDemocratic
EducationBronx Community College (AS)
WebsiteOfficial website

Diana Ayala (born September 24, 1973) is an American politician, who served as a member and the deputy speaker of the New York City Council since until 2025. Ayala represented the 8th district, succeeding former Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito in 2017. The district includes Concourse, East Harlem, Highbridge, Longwood, Mott Haven, Port Morris, and Randall's Island. She is a member of the Democratic Party.