Diann is known for her passion for direct patient care, her inclusion of family members and significant others in the education and decision-making process, and as an advocate and activist for reformed, accessible healthcare. She serves as the 2014 president of the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, and has been active in legislative and policymaking activities at the state level. She has taught advanced practice nursing students from The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio University, University of Cincinnati, Cedarville University and Otterbein University. She has served as a preceptor and mentor to many nurse practitioner students and new graduates in the field.