Diane Marlin-Dirkx

Diane Marlin-Dirkx is an accomplished professional in the fields of fashion, writing, and media, with extensive experience spanning several decades. Currently serving as a Contributing Editor for Desert Golf & Tennis Magazine and a Contributing Columnist for Coachella Valley Weekly, Diane emphasizes humor and community engagement in writing about events and trends. Additionally, Diane holds positions on the Board of Directors for Palm Springs Women in Film and Television and has a longstanding freelance role as a fashion editor and feature writer for The Desert Sun newspaper. Previous leadership as Regional Director of FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL resulted in significant growth for the Palm Springs chapter. Diane's educational background includes degrees from Hamline University and the University of Minnesota, focusing on Theatre, Speech, English, and Liberal Arts.