Peltier Named Prairie View Vice President of Advancement
July 26, 2021
NEWTON, Kan. (July 26, 2021) – Prairie View announces Diane Peltier, Ph.D., as its Vice President of Advancement. She comes to Prairie View from Holland Pathways Behavioral Healthcare Services, where she served as executive director.
In her new role, Peltier will advance the mission of Prairie View through sharing the organization’s story and building relationships with clients, staff, referral sources, communities, donors and businesses.
Her current priorities are grant writing and development.
“I hope to build on the solid foundation that currently exists so that we continue to thrive as an organization,” says Peltier. “I want to create opportunities for charitable giving and grant support so that anyone who comes through our doors is served in a timely and thoughtful manner, and I will continue to build relationships that support our efforts to ensure that there are no barriers for individuals and families who need our help.”
Peltier holds doctorate and master’s degrees from Wichita State University in Community Psychology and Psychology, respectively, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Benedictine College.
She currently serves as an adjunct professor of Psychology at Wichita State University. She is a member of the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA) – Division 27 of the American Psychological Association and volunteers at the Lord’s Diner in Wichita. She was recognized as an Excellence in Health Care Mental Health awardee by the Wichita Business Journal in January 2021.
“We are excited to welcome Diane to Prairie View,” says Marcy Johnson, LCPC, president and CEO of Prairie View. “Her skills and talents will be amazing assets to our agency and the communities we serve.”
To support Prairie View’s mission of fostering healing and growth in individuals and communities with compassion, competence and stewardship in the spirit of Christ, call 800-992-6292 or make a secure gift online at prairieview.org/giving.