Diane has provided communications support for a variety of environmental-focused nonprofits. She also spent a number of years working in the field of education having taught middle school and also designing custom online training programs for a variety of businesses. Diane additionally spent several years working for a nonprofit in south Louisiana focused on community resiliency and coastal restoration and protection efforts. She has a BA in History and Secondary Social Studies Education. Diane recently finished a Master's degree in Strategic Communication from MSU.