Daniela Diaz Mourgues received a degree in journalism and history from Gabriela Mistral University in Chile. Her passion and interest in working with local communities led her to a position as Latin American Director of Social Programs in the NGO Un Techo para mi País. She implemented education, microenterprise, cultural, and training programs in 6 countries in Latin America. She also worked and traveled in Africa and India where she gained knowledge about very different human realities. From 2000 to 2013, she assumed the role as as Executive Director of Fundación Patagonia Sur. In this role she led a multidisciplinary team focused on sustainable development in communities in Chilean Patagonia. Her interest in traditional and ancient culture has led her to participate in, recieve grants, and author the following books: “Telar Patagón: una guía para principiantes” and "Hilando Historias en la Patagonia.” Both books were funded by the Regional Fondart National Council of Culture and the Arts in Chile. She is currently writing a book about Patagonian Basketry, documenting the lives of basket weavers in Chilean Patagonia. She has futher recieved certificates in Cultural Management and Public Policy, Methodologies for Social Research, and Poverty and Latin America at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.