Bio

Diane is a Research Finance Manager for the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. In this role, she oversees finance, grant, and affiliate management, including faculty financial portfolios and sponsored grants through all stages, from pre-award to post-award. She collaborates with faculty on research proposals and provides training to new Research Administrators to enhance their understanding of complex financial and sponsored research processes. Previously, she managed department budgets and affiliate faculty appointments.

In addition, Diane served as Interim Diversity Officer for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, where she led strategic DEI initiatives and managed project finances during the Associate Dean’s leave.

Diane’s academic background spans advertising, art, and mechanical engineering, complemented by an internship at NASA focused on building flight simulators. She also holds an MBA with a specialization in Finance and Strategic Management.

Honors & Awards

  • Amy J. Blue Award Nomination, Stanford University (2022)
  • Champion Wellness Grant Awardee, BeWell, Stanford University (June 15, 2021)

Education & Certifications

  • PMP, Stanford University, Project Management Professional (2018)
  • MBA, California State University, Monterey Bay, Master of Business Administration (2013)
  • BS, San Jose State University, Studied Mechanical Engineering in addition to degrees in Advertising and Art.

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