Dan Diamond

Well known for creating an exciting learning experience, Dr. Dan Diamond engages the mind of the learner leaving participants with practical concepts they will never forget. Dr. Diamond founded and serves as the Director of the Nation’s first state-affiliated medical disaster response team. He led one of the first medical teams into Haiti following their devastating earthquake, and most recently, deployed to the Philippines following Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). Following Hurricane Katrina, he played a strategic role as Director of the Mass Casualty Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center. He has been interviewed on CNN, "Larry King Live," and "Anderson Cooper."

As an experienced family physician and an award-winning educator, Dr. Diamond delivers practical information with creativity and skill. Participants experience learning through a variety of effective strategies that foster rapid mastery of new information. After earning his medical degree from University of Washington, Dr. Diamond completed his residency in Family Medicine in Milwaukee, WI. The American Academy of Family Physicians awarded Dr. Diamond the degree of Fellow and he is Board Certified with the American Board of Family Physicians.

In addition to his medical expertise, Dr. Diamond is also an accomplished author and coach, specializing in resilience and team performance under pressure. He offers a variety of workshops and webinars, including "EQUIPPING TEAMS TO CONNECT AND THRIVE," "FIRED UP OR BURNED OUT: THE FINE LINE BETWEEN SUCCESS & FAILURE IN A HIGH STRESS WORLD," and "DISASTER-IMPROV: PROBLEM SOLVING UNDER PRESSURE." His keynote "FROM ME TO A WE: THE REAL VALUE OF ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP" focuses on building engagement within associations. Dr. Diamond also facilitates "BUILDING A COMPANY OF HEROES: DELIVERING THE ULTIMATE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE," inspiring teams to invest in each other and deliver exceptional service. Dr. Diamond is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University and was previously an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine for 33 years. In 2014, Dr. Diamond received the Presidents Volunteer Service Award from President Obama and the Quality of Care Lifetime Achievement Award, Healthcare Heroes. The Diamond family values traditions, humor, and love.