My First Runway Fashion Show with Ford Modeling!

Modeling in the Ford Exclusive Wearable Artwalk show at Scottsdale Fashion Week!

Carrillo Tamale Fundraiser, Women of Dedication Awards Tea, and Tucson Sunrise Rotary Club

It was a pleasure to help my friend and co-worker Aracely Perez, her daughters, and students with their tamale event at Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School to help raise funds for computers.  Principal Ruben Diaz has wonderful leadership qualities, which has created teamwork and dedication from his staff.  Students at Carrillo gain confidence, self esteem, and excel beyond parents expectations. The school strives to get their parents involved  in several of activities and fundraiser events geared towards making Carrillo a better place. Carrillo continues to strive to keep test scores and standardized expectations from the district and state above average. Thank you for inviting me to your successful event. 

 

It was a great honor to receive a “Woman of Dedication Award” at the Salvation Army’s Women of Dedication Awards Tea event at the Chantilly Tea Room. My husband Thomas, my mom Lorraine, and I enjoyed the delicious tea and crumpets!  Thank you to my friend Tamara McElwee for presenting the awards to me, Chita, Gina Murphy-Darling, Heather Robinson, Jan Robinson, Kathleen LaRose, Linda Solomon, Slivy Edmunds Cotton, and Susie Dupnik. The Salvation Army has a 143 year history of mission-driven service throughout the world and has been a source of faith, education, and support for millions of people.

 

Thank you to Dad and his friend Dave Barber for inviting me to speak at the Tucson Sunrise Rotary Club and the Arizona Inn.  I had the opportunity to share my Mrs. America and Mrs. World experiences and promote my platforms Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation and The National Anthem Project.   

 

Love,

Diane

Good Morning Vietnam television show!

Thank you to Thanh Mai and the staff at “Good Morning Vietnam” television show for emailing me this link of our recent interview.  It was a pleasure speaking with Mrs. Singapore and Mrs. Vietnam during our trip to Ho Chi Minh City.    

http://www.sucsongmoi.com.vn/khachmoi-giaitri/Gapgonguoinoitieng/trochuyenvoicachoahauquyba/SSMTVShow_view

More pictures on www.mrsworldvietnam.com

Love,

Diane 

 

 

Homecoming, Breast Cancer Walk, and Carol and Larry’s Visit!

My friend Alison and I had a blast watching UA & USC battle it out for Homecoming with the stands packed and overflowing with UA fans. The game was intense and leaving fans roaring at each play. GO WILDCATS!!  The next morning the owners of Maya Palace John and Susie, their incredible staff, and I had the pleasure to walk at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.  There were over 8,500 participants and projected to raise over $250,000 by the end of this year for breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment.  Thank you so much to the community for supporting the American Cancer Society!  That afternoon we enjoyed spending time with Aunt Carol and Uncle Larry from Kentucky.  Looking forward to the Derby in May!

Global Compassion Ball at the United Nations!

Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund, DL-Couture Fashion Designer Danell Lynn, and I took part in the first annual Airline Ambassadors Global Compassion Ball at the United Nations Headquarters’ Delegates Dining Room in New York City. Airline Ambassadors is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian aid to children and families in need as well as relief and development to under-privileged communities worldwide. The organization escorts children in need, hand-delivers humanitarian aid to orphanages, clinics, and remote communities, raises public awareness and involves youth in humanitarian efforts around the world. Monies raised at The Global Compassion Ball will support the organization’s humanitarian projects on five continents and thousands of children and families in need around the world.  It was an honor to meet Ann Curry, Hoda Kotb, Dr. Patch Adams, Talent Agent Gregg Willinger, and Miss America’s Traveling Companion Julie Hoffman.  Thank you to the lovely Nancy Rivard for making this event a huge success.

 

It was a pleasure visiting my beautiful family Grandma, Uncle John, Uncle Ian, Jennifer, Diana, Richie, Aunt Ruthie, Uncle Joe, Melissa, Aunt Jennifer, Uncle Eddie, and little Ava. 

 

Love,

Diane

Univera Conference in Orlando!

Thank you to Tony and Deborah Underwood and John and Pat Terhune for inviting me to speak at the “X Team” Univera Conference in Orlando.  It was a pleasure to help introduce our new site www.netimpact.us.  Please use ID #1330271 to explore the site.  It was so wonderful to meet the motivating, inspiring, and encouraging Diamond and Blue Diamond Associates.  Looking forward to a successful year with Univera!

 

Diane

NAPMW Western Regional Conference in Vegas!

It was a pleasure to attend the National Association of Professional Mortgage Women’s Western Regional Conference in Las Vegas!  Thank you Karen Wright, Western Region VP, for making the event a huge success.  I would like to give a special thanks to my awesome Tucson Board Members Connie, Courtney, Julie, and my “roomie” from San Diego Joy for your helpful support.  Thank you to Amy and Arash for my delicious dinner at Sushi Samba! 

 

Love,

Diane

The Fashion Show benefiting Tucson Nidito Children and Family Services

Thank you to Tiana Ronstadt, Susan Preimesberger, and the Tucson Ladies Council for inviting me to model with Tu Nidito children at The Fashion Show fundraiser event.  Tu Nidito provides support to children who have a parent diagnosed with cancer, battling a serious illness, and children who are grieving death of a loved one. Thank you to the Honorary Chairmen K.C. An and Sam Levitz and the local sponsors who have supported this successful event.  Tu Nidito is a special agency that continues to provide comfort, hope, and support to children. 

Love,

Diane

 

Univera in Las Vegas and Make-A-Wish in San Diego!

It was a pleasure to film my testimonial and the Health and Fitness segment in Vegas for Univera Life Science’s website http://netimpact.us! I’m thrilled to have my own site www.theuniverasite.com.  Thank you to Tony and Deborah Underwood, John Terhune, John Rogers, Scott McKay, Brad Lea, and staff at Lightspeed VT.  I have experienced increased energy for my work-outs, less joint discomfort, better mental clarity when giving presentations, and reduced stress from Univera’s nutritional products. I look forward to continuing to promote through sharing the power of the healthier aging mission of Univera Life Sciences.  

Thank you to Make-up Artist Kelly Wisniewski and Casey McClain of Rhinestone Productions for inviting me to walk the Red Carpet at the “Making Wishes Come True PBCE Modeling Expo” in San Diego.  All proceeds from the event benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation^. Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors, and communities. A network of more than 25,000 volunteers enable the foundation to serve children with life-threatening medical conditions. Volunteers serve as wish granters, fundraisers, special events assistants, and in numerous other capacities.  Thank you to the volunteers for making this a successful event and for making childrens wishes come true.

Love,

Diane

The 2008 Mrs. America Pageant!

 It was a great honor to serve as a Judge at the 2008 Mrs. America Pageant in my hometown Tucson! I had the pleasure of meeting 51 of the most beautiful, poised, and articulate married women from around the country. Congratulations to the new Mrs. America, Maureen MacDonald from North Carolina! Wishing you tremendous success during your year of service.  Thank you so much to David and Elaine Marmel for 32 years of hard work and dedication to Mrs. America.  You have given me and thousands of women the opportunity to travel the world to promote the Mrs. America/ Mrs. World Organization, The National Anthem Project, Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation, and our important platform issues.  Thank you to Stephen Cherniske and John Terhune for speaking at the Univera seminar during pageant week.  We’re looking forward promoting the benefits of the products and the solutions to global health.

 

Looking forward to seeing you next year in Vung Tau Province, Vietnam at the Mrs. World Pageant!

 

Love,

Diane