Diane epitomizes integrity, energy, and hard work as seen in every detail of your real estate transaction. She was raised in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and Sociology. She furthered her education and received her Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from VCU. She was hired as Director of the Youth Emergency Shelter in Richmond and then went on to work in Hospital Administration at MCV managing Hospital Admissions, the Emergency Room and Outpatient Services. A visit to New York City landed her an opportunity to meet a great mentor Georgette Klinger (Mrs. Klinger came to the US from Europe and became the innovator of facials and spa treatments catering to many celebrities!) Within one month Diane became the manager of Georgette Klinger's full service spa with 90 employees on Madison Ave.

Diane returned to Richmond and received her real estate License in 1992 and has been one of Long and Foster's top agents. She met husband, Robert Clay, and moved to Virginia Beach in 1999. Virginia Beach was no stranger to Diane. Her love of the outdoors and the water always brought her to Virginia Beach growing up. Diane quickly became Coastal Virginia Beach's "go to " agent with a reputation for tenaciously protecting her clients interests. She uses her experience and foresight to be proactive and address details and issues before they become a problem. Clients love the full service team they can consult with from legal advice to construction needs. She has worked every aspect of the industry representing buyers, sellers, investors, and banks.

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