Diane Mapes

Diane Mapes is a seasoned communications writer and editor with extensive experience in public health journalism, currently employed at Fred Hutch since January 2014, where Diane specializes in health news coverage. Previous roles include contributing writer for various print and online outlets from 1992 to February 2015, including notable publications like CNN, The Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune. Diane also served as a health contributor for NBC News Digital and TODAY from June 2006 to August 2014, while additionally penning a biweekly humor column for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer between 2007 and 2009. With a background that includes editing a collection of essays at Seal Press and authoring "How to Date in a Post-Dating World," Diane has diversified expertise in humor and lifestyle writing. Diane's educational background includes studies at the University of Washington and Western Washington University.