The 9th child of 13 Children, Diane was born the daughter of a Pastor/Antiques Dealer and Telephone Company worker/Homemaker in Motor City - Detroit, Michigan. She was raised in Lansing, Michigan right near Michigan State University. Having gone to New York City to attend New York University, she remained and built a successful 20+ year career in Project Management. Having obtained her PMP to become a Certified Project Manager, she also began her writing career. Diane has managed hundreds of projects for all types of companies including Major Conglomerate Corporations like CBS, Showtime, IBM, Verizon, Avis/Budget, CIGNA Healthcare and many more. Possessing a rare combination of charm and dedication to hard work, teams gravitate towards her leadership style and reputation of getting projects delivered with speed and quality. Diane has won a multitude of Awards and Recognition, of which she is filled with Gratitude. She enjoys Tennis, Reading, Writing, Good Music, and Walking. She is a firm proponent of rights for Women and Minorities, themes you will often see prominent in her books and articles. Diane has written over 100 Articles, Books, and ‘How To’ Manuals. She is also a Podcast Host and hopes to have Radio and TV shows worldwide.Read more about this authorRead less about this author