Diana Ayala (born September 24, 1973)[citation needed] is an American politician, serving as a member and the deputy speaker of the New York City Council.

[1] The district includes Concourse, East Harlem, Highbridge, Longwood, Mott Haven, Port Morris, and Randall's Island.

[2] Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, she and her family moved to New York City when she was a child.

She then served as Constituent Services Director and Deputy Chief of Staff for her predecessor, Melissa Mark-Viverito.

[4] Ayala ran against three other candidates in the Democratic primary for the open 8th city council district.