Expertise:
Community organizing; Conflict resolution; Consensus building
Major Product/SVS:
Instruction of service dogs
Hobbies/Sports:
Herding sheep with her border collies; Hiking
Education Degrees:
Master of Public Policy Degree, California State University Monterey Bay (2006); Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, United States Merchant Marine Academy (1979)
Affiliations Awards:
The Council of American Master Marines
Industry:
Nonprofit & Community Service
Charity:
Co-Chair, Founding Member, Institute for Canine Studies (2007-Present); Planning Commissioner, County of Monterey, Fifth Supervisorial District (2001-Present); Founding Board Member, Garrapata Creek Watershed Council (1999-Present); Founding Member, Monterey County Watershed Information Exchange (1999-Present); Board of Trustees, Rio Piedras Association (1999-Present); Co-Convener, Facilitator, Big Sur Vision Project (2005-2006)
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for helping people.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she likes to make a difference, and has a passion for bringing people together.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Diehl is one of the first women in the United States to attend any U.S. federal service academy. She retired in 1999 after serving for more than 20 years as an officer in the American Merchant Marines. The last seven she was captain of cable installation and repair vessels during ship construction and operation worldwide — the only woman to date to achieve this position. With her business, she is in the process of have a huge facility built to expand on the services of training dogs.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Training service dogs to help people with disabilities; Providing recreation and obedience training for dogs; Educating people on how to train service dogs
Education Certifications:
Alternate Dispute Resolution Certificate Program, University of California, Santa Crux (1999)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Diehl seeks professional growth and a run for county supervisor. She would also like to start writing about her life.