Diana Rangaves is an animal whisperer, ethics professor turned writer, and philanthropist. An award-winning teacher and business professional, she uses her powers for good. The zest she has for teaching and helping others is so high that she has published several books. She is the author of the Rosy Posy Papillion children’s Values series. One-hundred percent of the author’s royalties benefit PapHavenRescue.org and Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation benefits from 100% of her royalties for the author’s growth educational books Escape into Excellence and Embrace Your Excellence. Her experience has led to numerous medical and academic articles, and she is currently working on a children’s book called “Medicine Child’s Play – The Sensitive Brain.” It is the first book of a series that explains serious mental health simply in an easy way for kids 12+ to understand, with illustrations to help in the process. Dr. Rangaves spends her time caring for her family and critters in the beautiful backdrop of Sonoma County, California. She gets her inspiration from her love of teaching and being part of something that’s bigger than ourselves. Diana and Rosy Posy live in their forever home discussing story lines for all the upcoming books in her series.

1999 Longs Drugs Stores Award for Excellence

2000 Longs Drugs Stores Award for Excellence

2001 Longs Drugs Stores Employee of the Year

2008 Outstanding Contribution by Adjunct Faculty, Santa Rosa Junior College

2012 Ambassador Maven RX

2013 Faculty Fund for Advanced Studies Grant Award Santa Rosa Junior College

2014 Outstanding Leadership by the International Women's Leadership Association

2014 Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Grant Award

2015 Basic Skills Initiative Innovation Project ~ Mathematics Reading Apprenticeship

2016 SRJC Online College Project ~ Chemo and Hazardous Drugs Facilitator Trainer