Diana was born in Glendale, California, grew up in Sylmar and, after two years at Los Angeles Valley College, went “as far north as possible without paying out-of-state tuition,” to Humboldt State College, where she graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics, specializing in sewing and textiles.

The purpose of this Lab is to support the resurgence of Indigenous food sovereignty and traditional ecological and cultural knowledges to build better futures for our planet. It will open up a space at Humboldt for ongoing research that focuses on community engagement and generates knowledge about some of the most pressing social, environmental, and economic issues facing our students, communities, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Youth Educational Services is all about community service.