Title: Executive Director

Company: New Bethany Ministries

Location: Bethlehem, Penn.

Diane Elliott is currently the executive director of New Bethany Ministries. Her mission at New Bethany Ministries is to create opportunities for a secure future for the homeless, hungry, poor and mentally ill of the Lehigh Valley. Ms. Elliott’s overall goal is to help families and individuals who are capable to become self-sufficient and able to live independently. She also strives to identify and optimize opportunities and improve the quality of life for our clients who cope with mental illness, disabilities and/or extreme poverty.

Initially, Ms. Elliott chose this career because of her varied background and passion for nonprofit organizations. She has earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami, is a certified Emergency Medical Technician, and has received bar admissions through the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Ms. Elliot most wants to be remembered for building coalitions for the homeless and for people working and coming together for the cause.