Diane Storman
San Diego,CA
Summary
I have over twenty five years of experience supporting individuals with mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities and working with agencies to enhance services and systems of care. I use a combination of lived experience, system of care knowledge, and problem-solving skills to help organizations better respond to family needs, strengthen programs, and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
University of California Davis MIND Institute
Sacramento, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Advise CAPTAIN Leadership Team, integrating lived experiences of individuals with autism and families into statewide initiatives
- Promote inclusive, person-centered practices across training and support systems
- Contribute to policy, professional development, and systems improvement with a focus on equity and accessibility
Affiliate Family Support Faculty
San Diego Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND)
San Diego, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Provide mentorship to interdisciplinary trainees by sharing lived experience and practical insights into disability and family life.
- Co-develop and deliver training on family-centered care, systems navigation, and advocacy.
- : Guide trainees in building collaborative, trust-based relationships with families.
- Contribute family perspectives within cross-disciplinary teams to inform holistic care.
- Advance systems change by preparing trainees to address barriers and support family advocacy.
- Offer feedback on curriculum, support family engagement, and assess trainee development.
- Provide resources and mentorship to help families navigate services with confidence.
Family Resource Center Network Coordinator
Heluna Health
City Of Industry, CA
11.2021 - 08.2025
- Coordinated network operations to ensure seamless communication across departments.
- Implemented system updates and enhancements to improve network efficiency and performance.
- Developed training materials for staff on network protocols and best practices.
- Analyzed network performance data, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
Exceptional Family Resource Center Health Manager
San Diego State University Research Foundation
San Diego, CA
10.2000 - 11.2021
- Developed and implemented health programs to improve developmental disability initiatives for individuals and their families.
- Led interdisciplinary teams to enhance program effectiveness and participant engagement.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for health-related developmental disability projects and research initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to design evidence-based interventions tailored to community needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Newlane University
Lehi, UT12-2027
Professional Training Certificate - Leadership Ed. in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
University of Southern California Center of Excellence
Los Angeles, CA05-2007
Skills
- Stakeholder collaboration & interdisciplinary teamwork
- Program development & implementation
- Public speaking & group facilitation
- Training & curriculum support
- Strategic advising & consulting
- Leadership & mentorship
- Resource development and distribution
- Padlet creation
- Strong oral and written communication
Affiliations
- National Family Strengthening Network
- Certified Trainer, Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening and Support
- Project Extension for Community Health Outcomes (Project ECHO)
- Family Voices of California
Certification
Through the CalMHSA Peer Support Facilitator training, I bring enhanced knowledge and skills in evidence-based peer support practices, including active listening, crisis intervention, and recovery-oriented approaches; developed strong communication, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving skills applicable to multidisciplinary teams and client-centered service delivery.
Certificate Language: This certificate is awarded to Diane Storman on March 5, 2026 for completing the 80 hour Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training Cohort I: February 17 - March 5, 2026 with NAMI San Diego & Imperial Counties, a CalMHSA-Approved Training Provider.
CalMHSA Peer Support Facilitator Certification pending. Anticipated exam date is April or May, 2026.
Timeline
Consultant
University of California Davis MIND Institute
11.2025 - Current
Affiliate Family Support Faculty
San Diego Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND)
07.2022 - Current
Family Resource Center Network Coordinator
Heluna Health
11.2021 - 08.2025
Exceptional Family Resource Center Health Manager
San Diego State University Research Foundation
10.2000 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Newlane University
Professional Training Certificate - Leadership Ed. in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
University of Southern California Center of Excellence
Publications
- Storman, Diane "DEI Cutbacks and Immigrant Mental Health," American Diversity Report (March 15, 2026) DEI Cutbacks and Immigrant Mental Health – by Diane Storman | ADR
- Storman, Diane. “Dismantling DEI and Special Education,” American Diversity Report, (February 12, 2025.) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19318706/
- Storman, D., [Other Authors], & San Diego PUENTE Team. (2024). Development and evaluation of the PUENTE Promotora program: Culturally adapted interventions for families of children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Community Psychology, 52(3), 450–468. https://doi.org
- Gosney, J. E., Jr., Storman, D., Geving, M., & Liu, Y. H. (2009). “Operation Housecall”: A family-centered pediatric residency experience. *Clinical Pediatrics (Philadelphia), 48*(7), 780–783. https://doi.org/10.1177/0009922809332688