Diane Nathaniel

Inspirational Speaker, Co-Founder of a non-profit “Beat Stage 3, Inc., NYC Department of Education, Elementary School Counselor

  • As a Stage 3 Colon Cancer Survivor, Diane participates in cancer advocacy as a Survivor/Patient Advocate. She is an Ambassador Constituent Team LEADER with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the legislative arm of American Cancer Society. In this role, she meets with members of Congress, is engaged in policy development and advocacy of quality healthcare for people who have been affected by cancer.

  • Diane is a professional Inspirational Speaker on Cancer Health with A-Speakers International Speakers Bureau. She is the Co-Founder of a non-profit organization “Beat Stage 3, Inc.” where their organization is dedicated to raising community awareness about cancer health, screening and prevention. BS3 promotes image consciousness and renewed self-love for those who have suffered the ravages of cancer treatments, highlight and implement health, beauty, and fashion makeovers to influence positive lifestyle changes and improve self-confidence that often disappears during and after treatment.

  • Having a personal experience with this illness has afforded Diane the opportunity to join with a research team of doctors and research scientists from S.U.N.Y. Downstate and S.U.N.Y. Stony Brook Medical Center. They are researching the disparities of GI Cancer in African Americans and Diane is the Community Liaison. Under the umbrella of “Beat Stage 3, Inc.”, “C.A.P.E Events” (Cancer Awareness Protects Everyone) was created; innovative conversations with the community and medical partners discussing the importance of cancer prevention and screening in a stress-free environment. Dianes volunteers by speaking/tabling at various health fairs and community events in NYC and other states. Diane feels so strongly about serving her community that she enrolled in the Public Health program at S.U.N.Y Downstate Health Sciences University where she earned an Advanced Certificate in Public Health May 2020.

  • Diane recently started an online talk show “HER Talks Today” on Facebook Live that airs monthly. The show highlights a different health issue each month and includes patient stories of everyday people who share their experiences with the health topic. The panel is rounded out with a medical expert who educates the viewers and answers their questions. The goal if this show is to provide the community with information that reduces poor health outcomes, builds health equity and reduces health disparities.

  • Diane is currently employed by the New York City Department of Education as an Elementary School Counselor at Public School 11 in Brooklyn NY for the last 13 years.

  • Diane is a married mother of 3 children Jazmyn 26, Jaelyn 23, and Joshua 18 who she refers to as her 3 Heartbeats. Diane says her advocacy work is for her family and others who are, have been and will be affected in the future.

    • Diane’ favorite quote: “Positive expectations set the atmosphere for miracles.” - Pastor A.R. Bernard

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