Dr. Diana Siganoff serves as the Senior Director of Faculty Affairs at Westcliff University, where she leads faculty engagement, professional development, and strategic initiatives that align with institutional goals for teaching excellence, workforce readiness, and accreditation. With over 30 years of experience spanning higher education, corporate training, and faculty leadership, she has designed and implemented frameworks that foster student success, elevate faculty performance, and strengthen academic quality.
At Westcliff, Diana directs the University’s AI Think Tank, advancing the integration of artificial intelligence into education and governance structures in ways that are ethical, innovative, and strategically aligned with accreditation standards. She supports and champions her team’s faculty-led initiatives such as the Faculty Competencies Framework, and CORE faculty teams, ensuring collaboration and shared ownership of institutional priorities. A staunch supporter of faculty development, change management, and the evolving role of AI in education, Diana’s leadership is grounded in enabling the success and fulfillment of others, with a strong commitment to fostering engaged, future-ready academic communities.