Diann Rogers:  

Life My life in 4000 characters -- Graduated UCSB w/political science & economics, stayed active in politics, moved the Sacramento to work on President Reagan's re-elect. Met my husband Ron on the campaign and married in Oct. 85. Lived in Orange County for couple of years working for a state senator. Played lots of soccer, traveled and worked hard. Moved back to Sacramento in late '87. Worked for State of CA in recycling, for a political consulting firm and then started my own political consulting business. Had my son, Andrew in Nov. of '93 - absolutely the greatest joy of my life. Lost my mom in '96 to cancer. Andrew starts soccer and karate at four. I join him in karate. In '96, '97 and '99 had privilege of traveling to Ukraine to teach classes on managing political campaigns. Then there is 2001 -- turned 40 in March, earned my black belt in June, dream trip to Paris with family, diagnosed with breast cancer in July. Spent next six months going have surgery, chemo and radiation. I literally ended my last treatment on Dec. 31 '01. Cancer returned in 2008 so went all out and had bilateral mastectomy. Cancer may be a part of me but it ...Expand for more