I have known Ms. Nilan for about 15 years and enthusiastically endorse her presence in your community. Diane was keynote speaker at the Texas Homeless Network conference and was very well received by attendees. Her list of successes is endless and her passion for homeless kids is unrivaled. She has made a personal commitment to service that most of us can only dream about…I would encourage you to work with neighboring districts as well—her message needs to be spread as far and wide as possible!
Barbara E. James Project Director, Texas Homeless Education Office
Diane's Previous Speaking Engagements Include: National NAEHCY Horizons for Homeless Children
State NY State Dept. of Ed/TEACHS, liaison training PA St. Dept. of Ed/McKinney-Vento, liaison, providers TX Homeless Network, providers, liaisons, community OH St. Dept. of Ed/McK-V, liaisons MI State M-V Liaisons GA Alliance to End Homelessness, state conference
MS State M-V Liaisons NH Statewide shelter staff and educators
Colleges/Universities Columbia University, NY, School of Social Work Northern IL University, Psychology Dept. North Central College, Naperville, IL Univ. of TX, El Paso, Education Dept. SUNY, Fredonia, community/Education Dept. New Mexico St. Univ., community University of St. Francis, IL, Education Dept. Skidmore College, NY, community Wabounsee Community Col. , Aurora, IL Blackhawk College, IL, community
Other interesting places of note... DC, House Financial Sub-committee, testimony Cook County (IL) Jail, Women’s Division S New Mexico Prison, Las Cruces