Olga Diaz is a life-long California resident. She has served on the Escondido City Council since 2008. She is a homeowner, mother of four, wife of an Escondido police Lieutenant, and an active member of the Escondido community. Olga attended Santa Clara University where she received a Bachelor of Science and Commerce degree in Accounting.

In 2002 Olga opened Blue Mug Coffee and Tea, which quickly became a local favorite choice for coffee and an Escondido landmark, adding a second location in 2007. After eight years of hard work to create a successful independent coffeehouse, Olga transitioned from small business ownership to academia, working for the department of Institutional Research at Santa Clara University.

The devotion Olga has for her community is visible to all who interact with her. Passionate about Escondido, and dedicated to improving opportunities for business and social service groups Olga was elected to the Escondido City Council in November 2008. Olga is a resource for the residents of Escondido. She shows her dedication to the residents by taking time and effort to fully know and research issues that affect them.

Olga is a past board member and special events chair of the Downtown Business Association, a member of the Escondido Charitable Foundation, an active member of the Escondido Sunrise Rotary Club, the Escondido Democratic Club and a member of the CSU San Marcos University President’s Council. She currently serves as the Chair of the Escondido Creek Watershed Alliance and Vice-Chair of the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority.