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Dianne was born on April 28 and raised in Michigan. At the age of four, she was adopted by a well-to-do couple. She grew up outside a small resort town north of Detroit.

She was brought up as an only child. Surrounded by private lakes and wild game preserves, she evolved self-reliance and a sensitivity to my environment. Her foremost companions were her horses, dogs, cats, and other small creatures.

Often alone, her warm weather activities frequently consisted of wildlife and nature studies, exploring the countryside, wilderness camping, and water sports. Winter offered opportunities for roller skating at the local rink, ice skating, tobogganing, sledding, plus time for avid reading and hours spent drawing. Despite shyness and a secluded childhood, she developed a sincere interest in people.

When Dianne was in her teens she left home to establish her independence. Because her business skills and work experience was limited at that age, she supported herself with a variety of odd jobs over the next few years.

Some of her work experiences during that time consisted of mothers’ helper (now known as a nanny), housekeeper, stable hand, waitress (now known as a table server, carhop, short-order cook, auto paint masker, retail sales, working in a cleaners and working in a bakery. Additionally, she worked as a phone solicitor (now known as a telemarketer), receptionist, elevator operator, and general office clerk.

Fieldwork consisted of selling institutional janitorial supplies, art courses, residential remodeling, and printing. Wanting better opportunities in the job market, she taught herself to type. Her employment history later included training in career counseling.

Dianne continued to refine her creativity and working skills until, over nearly a 20-year period, she made her mark in the graphic communications industry as an artist and art director, graphic designer, journeyman typographer, cameraman, film stripper, and plate maker.

In addition, she became highly knowledgeable in publishing, business sales promotion, marketing, merchandising, advertising, public relations, and publicity. Additional skills she developed included jewelry design, casting, fabrication, and jewelry appraisals.

Much of her earlier work experience took place in several different cities and states over several years time. She started in the Detroit area, then after a couple of years moved to the east, which included living for a while in Philadelphia and New York City.

Tiring of the "asphalt jungle," she eventually relocated to Indianapolis, than Gary and finally moved to Chicago.

Later, Dianne wound up back in Detroit for a short period, before deciding to go west. First, she spent a brief time in Fort Worth/Dallas area then she moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. Not being able to find work there, she migrated on up to Denver.

Ultimately, she made her way to the Los Angeles area for better work opportunities.

Other activities during Dianne's Los Angeles stay involved appointments and elections to governing posts in several nationally recognized business, professional, and community organizations.

Dianne also joined the American Red Cross, Los Angeles, for 12 years as a volunteer.  She earned certification in twenty-four courses in Safety Services and Disaster Preparedness, and several in Instructor's Training.

While involved with the Red Cross, Dianne received extensive supervision and hands-on experience in crisis counseling and casework for disaster victims. This was the beginning of her counseling career.  

Overlapping this time period, Dianne became certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1A). She worked with paramedic teams and in hospital emergency rooms weekends.

This interest led to professional training and licensing in a medical model of massage therapy. The result was an eight-year interim career with a thriving private practice.

This included making house calls to movie stars, celebrities and the "rich and famous." Dianne's beat included Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, elite areas of the San Fernando Valley, and throughout the Hollywood Hills.

While engaging in work related to the physical and mental health care field, she attended college full-time. Her initial academic goal and training involved following a pre-med track with a view toward becoming a chiropractic physician. Later, however, she selected a more comprehensive program, and proceeded to earn her Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical and Counseling Psychology degree.

After many years in California, Dianne decided to return to the Denver metro area. She had just survived  a major earthquake. Her home was damaged and her practice was virtually wiped out--most of her clients had lost their homes and/or the buildings where they worked had collapsed. Therefore, they were forced to move elsewhere.

Dianne enrolled in, and graduated from the Institute for Life Coach Training. She had been told that "therapists make the best coaches." Her goal was to learn how to use some of the powerful communication techniques she had already mastered and add a solid knowledge base of training in leading edge coaching skills.

Now, Dianne has returned to the west coast where her heart resonates with the surf, and to be closer to her family. She decided she'd rather "shovel" fog than snow! :o)

In her spare time, Dianne loves exploring the mountains and countryside and all kinds of travel. She has maintained her passion for reading. Her interests range from metaphysics, historical fiction, science fantasy, dystopian fiction and educational books.

Additional activities include photography, going to funky restaurants with gourmet food, coffee houses with live music, playing Scrabble, social events, and doing volunteer work.

These earlier life experiences, along with lots of education and training, have served as valuable assets. They have helped her to more successfully understand and respond to your personal needs.