Diane Barney is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in the media sector. Currently, as the Director of Marketing and Communications at NorthBay Health since March 2009, Diane oversees a specialized team responsible for internal and external communications, including a biweekly internal newsletter, a public-facing magazine, and management of media communications and social media. Prior to this role, Diane served as the Editor at The Reporter from August 1984 to March 2009, leading the news and editorial department and contributing to the production of an award-winning daily community newspaper and website content. Diane holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from California State University, Fresno, and an Associate’s degree in Journalism from San Joaquin Delta College.