Diane was born and raise in Albuquerque NM, and she proud to say she graduated from Albuquerque High School Bulldogs in 1976. She spent most of her years in Banking for First Security Bank, here in Albuquerque NM as Director of safe deposit coordinator.

After 15 yr. In this field, she needed a change in something more rewarding.  Diane was offered an opportunity to became a Treatment Foster Care Parent through La Familia Inc; and she says that “this is the most exciting, and rewarding opportunity to have had for over 11 years”.

She has been married to her first love Keefe Ricks for over 28 years, and been bless with five beautiful kids, Tekisah, Aaron, Tenadia, Alon, and Shanika Ricks, and three grand kids.

“I really enjoy helping kids stay on the right track with their education, but most of all just being apart of an organization who care for those in need”!

You may reach Diane at dricks@primetimeforthekids.org