Diana Patterson is a native of Washington state though she spent several years in the mid-west. She is a graduate of the University of Washington. Diana has had chronic HLA-B27 related Uveitis since 2004 which has resulted in secondary glaucoma and cataract formation. She has since been diagnosed with undifferentiated spondyloarthropy. She has a family history of related diseases. In her spare time, Diana enjoys a number of outdoor activities and creative pursuits including basket weaving. She also volunteers for the American Red Cross. She lives in the North Puget Sound area.