Diane M. Sue received her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, worked as a school psychologist and school counselor for almost thirty years, and has periodically taught adjunct courses in the education and psychology departments at Western Washington University. Diane has been recognized for her professional and volunteer work with children and families, receiving the Washington State School Psychologist of the Year Award and the Western Washington University College of Education Professional Excellence Award. Diane, born in Virginia but raised in California, enjoys her cross-national work conducting conscious aging workshops and her connection with the Humanity Rising global community and with the Center for Spiritual Living. She remains very involved with climate justice work in the Pacific Northwest.Diane first met Noemi in the early 1990s. Diane and Noemi developed a close and lasting friendship, in part because of their common love of teaching and their belief in educating students about kindness, compassion, and resilience. Diane, who incorporatespositive psychology into her personal life as well as her professional work, embraced Noemi's story and approach to life as a model of many of the character strengths addressed by positive psychologists: bravery; persistence; integrity; vitality; hope; gratitude; love; lifelong learning;perspective and wisdom; active citizenship; humor and playfulness; and a sense of purpose.Although Remarkable Resilience: The Life and Legacy of Noemi Ban Beyond the Holocaust is Diane's first book in this genre, Diane has co-authored psychology textbooks including Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based Practices for a Diverse Society (2008); Understanding Abnormal Behavior, 12th edition (2022), and Essentials of Understanding Abnormal Behavior, 3rd edition (2017). Writing Remarkable Resilience has inspired Diane to take a deeper dive into the socio-political and personal issues brought forward by Noemi's story, as well as the impact that Noemi has had on the lives she touched. Discussion questions and more details about Noemi's life can be found at Diane's website, LivingWithResilience.com.
