Diane is a former entrepreneur and management consultant who spent the past nine years working in emergency response, humanitarian aid, and donor stewardship—building bridges and creating partnerships to pool resources and find solutions. An experienced administrator, she enjoys bringing order to chaos and leaving a positive impact wherever she goes.
Recognizing that climate change is the greatest challenge of our time, Diane is thrilled to join GMH and its international team, because she feels most at home at the intersection of diverse stakeholders coming together to address important challenges. A facilitator with a background in building multi-sector partnerships, Diane enjoys connecting people with the resources they need and fostering creative collaboration based on mutual respect. She values each individual’s unique talents and contributions and believes that this diversity brings the strength needed in this moment.
Diane has a degree in English from the University of Chicago. Having lived in many countries and grown up in an international community, she carries her sense of home wherever life takes her. Her home today is in France with her partner, Jean. She appreciates art, music, and the beauty of nature and loves gathering around a shared table with friends, both new and old.