Diane’s philosophy is that most issues can be resolved through better communication. Not necessarily more communication, but efficient well-informed dialogue. Diane likes to create space for clients and stakeholders to engage in deliberate and respectful listening, share common objectives, set reasonable expectations, and work toward acceptable if not ideal solutions. She is constantly amazed by all there is to learn but has also figured out a way to help others through complex decision-making processes on issues such as transmission line siting, Superfund site cleanup, brownfield redevelopment and resource management. Her style combines straightforward, outcome oriented process design with an appropriate degree of humor and understanding that open minds arrive at better solutions. Diane has worked in the environmental consulting field for the past 20 years, has a graduate degree in Land Resources Management and loves living in the Northwest.

Amy’s is a face you might see often around the Puget Sound region, as she helps our clients define and enthusiastically carry out strategic communications and outreach strategies. Since before the Nisqually Earthquake, Amy has served as an external point of contact for Seattle media, citizens, and interest groups as Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement options were analyzed and hotly debated. She brings her knowledge of land use, natural resource, and infrastructure issues to bear every day as she answers questions, links up technical resources with project needs, and makes sure communications happen early, often, and in all directions. Amy’s experience also includes work on smaller infrastructure facilities, contaminated sites, and natural resource issues. If you see her walking down the street, just try to keep up.