Diana "Dina" B. Roberts: A Legacy of Leadership in Nonprofit Advancement

Diana "Dina" B. Roberts, a retired Director of Institutional Advancement at the Gore Place Society, has been selected by Carrington Who's Who for a featured profile in the Eastern Edition of The Wall Street Journal, published on February 11, 2026.

A recognized member of Carrington Who's Who since November 2024, Ms. Roberts earned her place in the registry through decades of dedication and meaningful contributions to her profession. She is also slated to appear in Carrington Publishers' forthcoming Top 150 Professional Benchmark Registry. In addition, Carrington has named her a Distinguished Leader—an exclusive designation reserved for a select group of high-achieving professionals—highlighted alongside her peers in The Wall Street Journal.

Since partnering with The Wall Street Journal in 2018, Carrington Who's Who has showcased only a small fraction of its more than 1.6 million listees through this prestigious recognition. Ms. Roberts' selection reflects her leadership, integrity, and lasting impact within the nonprofit sector. Carrington proudly recognizes her accomplishments and celebrates her inclusion in one of the nation's most respected publications.

A seasoned fundraising professional with more than 30 years of experience, Ms. Roberts has held key roles at prominent Boston-area institutions, including The Boys & Girls Club, the YMCA of Greater Boston, and Milton Academy. Her diverse career also includes service as a speechwriter for the federal government, a feature editor for the Yomiuri Shimbun in Tokyo, and a Peace Corps volunteer in Tunisia.

An accomplished author, Ms. Roberts has written several works of fiction and memoir, including Missing Parts (2024), Farrago: A Memoir of Markie and Me (2022), and Spare Parts (2018). She resides in Milton, Massachusetts, with her husband, Bob Bray.