Meet Diane

In addition to serving people with serious and persistent mental illnesses in area mental health centers for more than 20 years, she has taught Social Work Research at the University of Kansas and/or Recreational Therapy at the University of Central Missouri since 1997, both with a primary focus on mental health and wellness at the macro, mezzo and micro levels. Diane served as the Executive Director of the Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition 2009-2011.

Diane has developed and delivered training in a variety of subjects, including strengths-based approaches, strategic planning, trauma informed care, supported housing, and funeral consumer issues.

She is certified in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Project Management and as an instructor in Mental Health First Aid for Adults through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.