Testimonials

“I have had the privilege of working with Diana for over three years, and she has been an extraordinary partner and mentor. She brings a powerful combination of health policy expertise, strategic insight, and a gift for connecting people around a shared purpose. Across our work on childcare, H.R. 1 and Medicaid communications strategies, and the healthcare workforce, Diana has been integral to advancing Jefferson Regional Health Alliance’s mission alongside me, fellow JRHA members, and our community partners. Diana listens deeply, asks thoughtful questions, and helps turn complex conversations into clear direction and meaningful action. Her warmth and energy bring people into the conversation, while her leadership helps us see possibilities and move forward together. She strengthens both our work and the relationships that make the work possible. I am grateful to work alongside and learn from her.”

– Angela Durant, Executive Director, Gordon Elwood Foundation; Board Member, Jefferson Regional Health Alliance

“Diana is simply remarkable. It's often challenging to find the kind of consultant and strategic thinker who can listen intently for the true meaning, pose important questions at the right time, and wrap up complex discussions in a way that everyone in the room takes a collective sigh, as if to say... "yes, that's it!" It's my honor to work and learn from Diana, and I always look forward to the next time I can glean from her experience in action!”

—Brenda Johnson, CEO, La Clinica Health Care, Medford, Oregon

“We have had the privilege of working with Diana on everything from large scale community events down to focused, one off projects. Each time, she has brought her best, showcasing strong skills, in moderating large panels and facilitating meeting spaces, active engagement of community members and partners, project planning and coordination, creative brainstorming, among many others. Most recently, Diana helped emcee and coordinate partners for our 4th annual summit. Once again, we got to witness Diana’s extraordinary work as an emcee - pulling together ideas heard across the full day event to summarize happenings in real time – and, this year, we also watched her mentor one of our local youth leaders who co-emceed this event alongside her. Diana received rave reviews from this local youth, highlighting the kindness, respect, and partnership provided throughout the process. We are big fans of Diana and look forward to the next opportunity to work with her.”

—Heather Pascoe, System of Care Manager, Willamette Health Council, Salem, Oregon

“I had the good fortune of working with Diana while living in Oregon. When I moved to Montana, I tried a few consultants who were fine but fell far short of what I had become accustomed to with Diana. Diana pushes her clients to think bigger, broader, and deeper by sharing her significant knowledge and experience in health care. Diana designs creative, connecting, and generative conversations that move us forward. Her facilitation skills along with her acute intuition have consistently created successful gatherings, face to face and virtually. I can rely on Diana to help me be well prepared to go into and come out of sessions with a well-constructed approach and an impactful, inclusive plan. Her preparation, delivery, and follow up are completely reliable and absolutely impeccable. I almost hate to recommend her to an even wider circle as I want to continue to work with her!”

—Laurie Francis, Former Executive Director, Partnership Health Center, Missoula, Montana

“I’ve had the chance to work with Diana through community initiatives like CPC+ and the Primary Care Payment Reform Collaborative and, more recently, through Health Share’s 2021-2024 strategic planning process. She is a fantastic facilitator, capable of fostering an inclusive environment, creating spaces where differing perspectives are surfaced and lead to a better product, and identifying clear ways to move conversations and agreements forward. Her ability to navigate a telescoping conversation (the need to toggle between the details and strategic implications) is remarkable and is appreciated by all the groups I’ve participated in. Diana is the first person I’d call to work with in a planning process and I’m always grateful to have her partnership in the work.”

—Mindy Stadtlander, CEO, Health Share Coordinated Care Organization, Portland, Oregon