After accidentally rescuing a puppy 24 years ago, Diane became involved with animal rescue and adoption and served on the board of directors of a small animal rescue organization. She is a Certified Humane Education Specialist and the author of the award-winning books: JJ the American Street Dog and How He Came to Live in Our House, JJ Goes to Puppy Class, and What to Expect When Adopting a Dog.​

Her latest project is sharing the power of the human-animal-bond and the myriad therapeutic ways animals help people in a series of short documentary films and an upcoming docuseries. She also just completed her Master's degree in Social Entrepreneurship and Change from Pepperdine University. ​​

Read the extraordinary true story that inspired Animal Magic Films!