Diane is the Finance and Administration Manager for Great Eastern Ranges. She has almost 20 years experience in the nature conservation area. During this time, Diane was the Finance Officer for the National Parks Association of NSW for 16 years. She was involved with grant applications, acquittals, as well the efficient running of finances. Whilst at NPA, Diane also ran a successful student intern program in conjunction with UTS, where students in finance and accounting could obtain practical experience working in a not-for-profit environmental organisation.

For over 10 years, Diane has been treasurer of the Inland Rivers Network, a coalition of environment groups and individuals advocating for healthy rivers, wetlands and groundwater in the Murray-Darling Basin since 1991.