About WildStory Communications
Where science meets story.
Every conservation story stars with a story.
A story about a threatened species or habitat.
A story about the people working tirelessly to protect it.
A story about the wild lives that depend on us getting it right.
A story about the people giving a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves.
At WildStory Communications, we help wildlife conservation organizations and scientists tell those stories clearly, strategically, and with heart — so they don’t just inform people, but inspire them to act.
Meet the Founder
A biologist who fell in love with storytelling.
Hi, I’m Diana, founder of WildStory Communications — conservation copywriter, strategic marketing specialist, and lifelong wildlife biologist.
Before I ever wrote a headline, I was out in the field — counting zebras, giraffes, and elephants with the Tanzanian sunrise, hiking through the rainforest in Cameroon, and studying how ecosystems thrive when we give them the space and respect they deserve.
I hold a Master of Science in Biodiversity, Ecology & Evolution from the University of Göttingen, Germany and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife, Fish & Conservation Biology from the University of California, Davis.
From Science to Strategy
After years of living abroad and working in the field, I returned home to California and worked for a wildlife nonprofit as a biologist, wildlife conflict specialist, and science-based advocacy writer.
There, I wrote everything from donor appeals and newsletters to social media campaigns and comment letters to wildlife commissions throughout the United States. I saw firsthand how challenging it can be for even the most passionate conservationists to translate complex science into clear, emotionally resonant messages that move people to act, as well as the challenges nonprofits face in fundraising for their cause.
That realization inspired WildStory Communications — a place where science and strategy meet storytelling.
Today, I help mission-driven wildlife organizations:
Clarify their message and mission so they reach the right people.
Connect emotionally with supporters and donors to build donor relationships that last.
Create campaigns that build trust with donors, bridge science with story, and turn awareness into action.
Rooted in Wild Places
From life in the field to family life.
My life changed when I became a mom. I could no longer jump on a plane to live with the lions, and so I created my own sanctuary at home.
I now live in Northern California on a small piece of land that hums with life — I am greeted in the morning by the sleepy eyes of my children, the loud moo’s of my cows, the whinnying of our miniature horses, the baaing of our sheep, clucking of our chickens, wet noses of our dogs, and meows of our cats.
My husband and I are raising our family surrounded by the rhythms of the natural world. We grow flowers that we share with our local community and love to garden, creating beauty and habitat that invites wildlife into our backyard.
It’s a daily reminder of why I do this work: to help others protect the wilderness that still exists — and the hope that it can thrive again.
My passion for wildlife and conservation has taken me across continents:
To South Africa where I studied abroad and volunteered at a Cheetah Conservation Centre.
To Cameroon where I studied biodiversity change across palm oil plantations and undisturbed rainforest and joined a team of large carnivore researchers to study lion, leopard, and hyena densities in protected areas.
To Tanzania for my Master’s research, where I studied antipredator behavior and grouping patterns in zebra — work that led to two scientific publications:
Those experiences taught me something powerful: the most effective conservation tool isn’t always data — it’s story.
Let’s Tell Your Wild Story
Your organization’s mission matters.
Your organization’s voice deserves to be heard.
Your organization’s story has the power to inspire change.
Together, we’ll craft a message that bridges science and emotion, purpose and action, and helps your audience feel as deeply as you do about your mission.