dianakentell.com I am Diana C. Kentell, a 2025 Pratt Institute Digital Arts graduate specializing in 2D animation. I'm a skilled animator and illustrator with a strong work ethic and a passion for meaningful art and storytelling. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design, clear narration, and high-quality visuals. I am adaptable, creative, and eager to contribute to projects in film, illustration, education, healthcare, and beyond.…

Diana C. Kentell

dianakentell.com I am Diana C. Kentell, a 2025 Pratt Institute Digital Arts graduate specializing in 2D animation. I'm a skilled animator and illustrator with a strong work ethic and a passion for meaningful art and storytelling. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design, clear narration, and high-quality visuals. I am adaptable, creative, and eager to contribute to projects in film, illustration, education, healthcare, and beyond.…

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dianakentell.com

I am Diana C. Kentell, a 2025 Pratt Institute Digital Arts graduate specializing in 2D animation. I’m a skilled animator and illustrator with a strong work ethic and a passion for meaningful art and storytelling.

I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design, clear narration, and high-quality visuals. I am adaptable, creative, and eager to contribute to projects in film, illustration, education, healthcare, and beyond.

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English
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Work Experience

Animator at Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
June 1, 2025 - Present
Made treatment explainer videos for patients.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Commissioned illustrations; Logo design for the Chiappinelli Lab at George Washington University; Provided illustration for an article in Molecular Therapy.
Animator at Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
August 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Made scientific explainer videos for Cancer Grand Challenge’s NexTGen team.
Junior Animator / Production Assistant at Wild Comet Media
May 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Created pitch decks; Assisted in communicating creative ideas and concepts.
Videoographer & Guest Assistant at STRATA GANZA
October 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Documented sessions and workshops; Helped guests enter and exit the building.
Animator at Children's National Hospital
June 1, 2025 - Present
Made treatment explainer videos for patients.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Commissioned illustrations; Logo design for the Chiappinelli Lab at George Washington University; Provided illustration for an article in the journal Molecular Therapy.
Animator at Children's National Hospital
August 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Made scientific explainer videos for Cancer Grand Challenge’s team NexTGen.
Videographer & Production Assistant at Wild Comet Media
May 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Created pitch decks; Assisted in communicating creative ideas and concepts.
Videographer & Guest Assistant at STRATAGANZA
October 1, 2023 - September 23, 2025
Documented sessions and workshops; Helped guests enter and exit the building.
Freelance Illustrator/Graphic Designer/Animator at Independent Contractor
January 1, 2024 - Present
Commissioned illustrations and animations for faculty and research teams, including Texas Children's Hospital (Houston, TX); Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network; The Skin Center (Tau ranga, New Zealand). Designed logo graphics for the Chiapinelli Lab at George Washington University and provided illustrations for a Molecular Therapy article for Children’s National Hospital (Washington, DC).
Summer Student Intern at Next Gen (Cancer Grand Challenge team) / National Cancer Institute funding
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Created scientific explainer videos for the Next Gen team funded by the National Cancer Institute, Cancer Research UK, and The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research.
Junior Animator/Production Assistant at Wild Comet Media
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Created pitch materials and contributed to communicating creative ideas and concepts.
Video Graphic Designer & Guest Assistant at StrataGanza
October 1, 2023 - Present
Documented sessions and workshops; assisted guests in entering and exiting the building.
Counseling Office Assistant at Walt Whitman High School
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Clerical desk work; ran errands for counselors.
Special Category Researcher at Children’s National Hospital
June 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Animator/Graphic Designer creating treatment explainers and consent form videos for patients.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2D Animation at Pratt Institute
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2D Animation at Pratt Institute
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2D Animation at Pratt Institute
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization

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