Diane had her own law practice that focused on real estate and commercial law. Diane and her husband, a Teamster who works at the airport, decided to raise their family in the Villa Park community. Diane's son is attending graduate school and her daughter is a 5th grade school teacher at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf and will be soon be starting graduate school.
Diane has always had a passion for community and helping others. Her involvement can be seen throughout the district. Her previous and current community service include:
- Villa Park President's Commission
- Advisory Council on Education
- Advisory Council on Women's Issues
- Illinois State Advisory Council on Education of Children with Disabilities
- Villa Park Pride Commission
- Board of non-for-profit Christian Day Care Center
- Youth Education Commission for St. Paul Lutheran
