MEET OUR TEAM
DIANA GRABER
Diana is the author of "Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology" (HarperCollins Leadership '19), and founder of CyberWise and Cyber Civics. She was a sports media producer for years before earning an M.A. in “Media Psychology & Social Change.” Her paper, "Media Literacy Education: A Developmental Approach" (JMLE, '12), provided the impetus for creating Cyber Civics at Journey School, a public charter Waldorf school in Aliso Viejo, CA, where her own children were enrolled. Today Cyber Civics is taught in across the US states and internationally, and was honored as an "Innovation in Education" finalist by Project Tomorrow and the O.C. Tech Alliance. In 2017, Graber received the "2017 Media Literacy Teacher Award" from the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and other publications, and has appeared widely in the media, including the Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and more. She's served as an Adjunct Professor of Media Psychology, presents to schools and community organizations, and conducts teacher workshops. Diana earned a B.A. in Communication Studies from UCLA and a M.A. in Media Psychology & Social Change from UCLA/Fielding Graduate University. Visit her press page.
Peter joined the Cyber Civics team in 2016 with experience in both education and marketing. Peter has always had a passion for teaching and working with kids. In 2011 he made the switch from the business sector and earned his Single Subject Teaching Credential in English. He was a teacher and head coach for both the Boys and Girls Tennis Programs at Aliso Viejo High School in Aliso Viejo, CA for the next 6 years. In his current role as Outreach Director, he is in constant contact with schools helping them onboard and implement the curriculum. He also teaches Cyber Civics at Journey School, and makes presentations to schools and organizations. He resides in San Clemente, CA with his wife and two young children and feels this is “the perfect fit” for his passions and skill sets. Peter earned a degree in Communication from the University of Portland in 2001.
CONNOR COHEN
Marketing Manager
Connor joined the Cyber Civics team in 2023 with experience in both social work and marketing. In 2020 he earned his LMSW in Texas where he worked as a therapist in a private practice. He made the switch from direct practice to marketing and worked with therapists to help market the profession and practice. Connor now works for Cyber Civics and Cyberwise. After earning his Bachelors in English, Political Science and Counseling from the University of North Texas, he went on to receive his Masters in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Continuing his studies, he earned a certificate in Digital Marketing from the University of Texas in 2022.
SONI ALBRIGHT
Curriculum Development Specialist & Enrollment Manager
Soni is an experienced educator and curriculum design specialist with over 23 years of teaching experience across various educational settings, including Montessori, Waldorf, charter, and public schools. She is dedicated to creating dynamic, standards-driven curricula that empower students through media literacy. Soni holds a B.A. in Education and Fine Arts and is advancing her expertise through graduate studies in Special Education. Her educational focus is on media literacy and curriculum design for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. Soni collaborates with the Cyber Civics team to edit and update the curriculum, ensuring that content remains fresh and relevant to the evolving needs of students in today’s fast-paced media landscape. Soni lives in Minnesota with her husband and their four digital citizens.
DR. BEVERLY PELL
Education Specialist
Beverly is an education specialist and consultant who stepped away from running her own small business to join our team. The Cyber Civics curriculum aligns perfectly with her passion for education and technology, and her enthusiasm to share it with everyone is contagious (in the best way!). She loves working with school teachers and parent educators to raise smart and confident digital citizens. Beverly has a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Kansas. She has taught at all levels—elementary, middle, high school, college, and even homeschooled her three children. She lives in the Kansas City area with her husband and their talkative cat, Elvis.