Olivia Diaz won election to the Ward 3 City Council seat in June 2019. The daughter of two, hardworking, immigrant parents, Diaz grew up with six siblings. She quickly learned the value of being hard-working, taking risks and standing up for what is right.

Throughout her life, Councilwoman Diaz has overcome obstacles and embraced the challenges that she has faced. She values the importance of doing what is needed to make our community better for future generations.

Councilwoman Diaz earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a Master of Sciences in bilingual education from NOVA Southeastern University.

Councilwoman Diaz is a former member of the Nevada State Assembly representing District 11 from 2010 to 2018. In the 2013 session, Diaz served as majority assistant deputy whip.