Diane Charlie-Puna is Cook Islands public servant.
She previously served as the ministry's director of corporate services.
Prior to this, Charlie-Puna spent 15 years working in public sector management and leadership.
Charlie-Puna has of a Masters of Philosophy degree with First Class Honours, under the supervision of Tania Ka'ai and Rachael Ka'ai-Mahuta.
[2][3] She also serves on the board of the Pacific Water and Wastewater Association.