Diana L. Taylor is an American investment banker, public official, and philanthropist known for her roles in finance and government service. Born in New York City, she graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts in 1977 and earned an MBA from Columbia Business School in 1981. Taylor began her career at Smith Barney as a municipal bond trader and later held senior positions at Chemical Bank (now JPMorgan Chase) and Citibank, specializing in public finance and infrastructure. In 2000, she was appointed by Governor George Pataki as the New York State Superintendent of Banks, overseeing the state's banking regulations during a period of financial industry growth and challenges. She served until 2002 and subsequently became the founding managing director of the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), where she focused on urban revitalization and economic initiatives as Vice Chair from 2002 to 2007. Taylor has been a longtime domestic partner of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg since 2000, often advising him on policy matters and serving as a prominent figure in New York City's social and philanthropic circles. She has held board positions at numerous organizations, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lincoln Center, and the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, and chaired the Wall Street division of UJA-Federation of New York. Taylor is also an advocate for women's issues, serving on the board of Every Mother Counts and as a trustee of the Rockefeller University. Her career exemplifies a blend of Wall Street expertise and public service, contributing to New York City's economic landscape and cultural institutions.