Diana S. Lesme Romero holds a degree in Clinical Psychology (Universidad Católica “Ntra. Sra. De la Asunción”) and a Masters Degree in Educational Sciences. She participated in an internship and professional development program at the University of Minnesota, the Hennepin County Prevention Center, and Prevention Alliance, and served as the Coordinator of the Education Department at a civil organization focused on the prevention of drug use. Ms. Lesme focuses her research in clinical and developmental psychology. She has a background of 34 years in private practice counseling with families, children, adolescents, and adults. She is a co-author of five books, mainly in the field of families, psychological development, adolescence, violence prevention, and bullying. Ms. Lesme served as President of the Sociedad Paraguaya de Psicología (National Association of Psychologists) and is currently serving as Coordinator of the Scientific and Academic Committee. For the last 29 years, she has been working as a Professor at the Psychology School of the same university in Asunción and Itapúa Campus. She is also a Member of the Board of Directors of ISSUP-Paraguay Chapter of ISSUP.
