Dianne Morales. Image: Morales For NYC. Dianne Morales is not your traditional candidate for New York City mayor, but that’s exactly why she thinks she’s the best candidate. Born and raised in Brooklyn by Puerto Rican parents, Morales has spent her career working for NYC communities at the ground level. During her career, Morales has co-founded a national early childhood literacy program, created an after-school education program that is now used citywide, and created a career training program in healthcare in the Bronx. Now, Morales wants to scale up her plans to help everyone. The Stony Brook and Columbia alum told