After starting as a case manager, Dianna says, “It grabbed me because it was about meeting basic needs. It was more of a calling than a job.”
Dianna’s call to ministery began while growing up in Denver with five brothers and a father “whom I considered a minister.” As a church leader, “My dad was in charge of making sure homeless families had shelter. People always came to our house looking for help. I saw him helping – even providing jobs at his construction company - and I knew I wanted to work in ministry.”
Known as the steady one in her family, Dianna felt called to take an additional step in 1985, and became one of only 10 VOA-ordained ministers in Colorado.
When she is not at weekend fundraising events, Dianna relaxes by spending time with good friends and shopping. “I’m a shopper. I could be on the Olympic shopping team!”
Interests: Collecting antique dolls
If you could be something other than what you are, what would you be? A college professor
What one expression do you use every day? “Bugga-bugga!” I say that instead of saying “Hi, how are ya?” to my co-workers ten times a day.
If you could have a no-holds barred shopping spree, where would you go? Rome
Favorite restaurant: Strings
Who is your hero? Eleanor Roosevelt
If money and time was no object, what would you do? Buy a condominium in the mountains
What’s your favorite comfort food? Crunchy Cheetos
What gives a woman style? The way she carries herself.
What do you like to read? Mysteries
What is one thing nobody knows about you? Nothing
