Rocklin Unified School District

October 2015 - Diana Capra (formerly Penna) has been named Chief of Communications and Community Engagement for the Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD). Capra was appointed by the RUSD Board of Trustees to fill the newly created position. “I am honored and grateful to be chosen to help continue this school district‟s successful mission of delivering education excellence for its families and students,” said Capra.

 

Capra devoted 19 years to CBS 13/CW 31, most recently as Director of Community Projects. For ten years, she served as the station‟s franchise health reporter. Over the last decade, she spearheaded community campaigns touching lives throughout Northern California.

 

“Diana’s experience will allow our District to enhance our communication and engagement with families and the community. It will also allow us to share the great things our students and employees are doing,” said Roger Stock, RUSD Superintendent.

 

Capra joined CBS13 in 1997 as the station‟s full-time health reporter. She has won numerous awards throughout her career including a regional Television Academy Emmy Award for „Outstanding Achievement: Community Service‟ as well as an Emmy for “Outstanding Achievement: Serious News Feature,” for a medical story about a breakthrough brain surgery procedure.

 

Capra has been a featured speaker and master of ceremonies for many non-profits throughout Northern California. Many of these charities have also honored her for her service. Capra also wrote a monthly column for SENIOR Magazine for more than a decade.

 

Diana Capra earned her bachelor‟s degree in English and Communication Arts from Villanova University. Prior to moving to CBS13/CW31Sacramento, she worked as news anchor and reporter at various television stations (ABC, NBC, and CBS) across the country. Her medical reports were also featured on more than 200 NBC television affiliates when she served as national medical correspondent.