Diana Seales is a seasoned advocate for environmental justice with a wealth of experience in project management and community organizing. Her work centers around building alliances between environmental organizations, communities and advocacy groups to address environmental health and justice concerns. Seales has honed her skills in grassroots community organizing and has been instrumental in establishing several non-profit institutions.
In addition to her advocacy work, Seales is deeply committed to researching various environmental and social issues. Her research interests include exploring Indigenous perspectives on climate change and resistance, as well as grassroots innovations and Indigenous futurism. Through her multifaceted work, Seales is dedicated to promoting environmental justice, empowering communities and advancing social and ecological well-being.
Contact Information
Education
- 2024 PhD Community Sustainability, Climate Justice, Gender and Indigenous StudiesMichigan State Univesity, East Lansing
- 2004 MS Environmental JusticeUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- 1997 BS Tribal Natural Resource PolicyEvergreen State University, Olympia, WA
News
Activities
Publications
Honors and Awards
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | Twink Frey's Visiting Social Activist Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
| 2004 | Foreign Language Area Studies Summer Research Fellow |
| 2003-2004 | Foreign Language Area Studies Academic Fellow |
Presentations
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Copeland, D. (2014, January). Women's leadership workshop. Detroit Women Speak, University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI. |
| 2014 | Copeland, D. (2014, February). Engaging allies around the carbon pollution standards: How we can facilitate broad, diverse, dynamic engagement. Moderator at the US Climate Action Network Strategy Meeting, Washington, DC. |
| 2014 | Copeland, D. (2014, January). Impact of new rules in Detroit. US Climate Action Network, Webinar. |
| 2014 | Copeland, D. (2014, February). Collaborative by design: Participatory landscape architecture designs in Detroit's public schools. Poverty and education Conference, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. |
| 2014 | Copeland, D. (2014, June). Decolonizing Detroit through the arts. Our Power Gathering, Detroit, MI. |
Courses
Current & Future Courses
| Title | Instructor | Term | Course Section | Meeting Start | Meeting End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Capstone | Seales, Diana W. | Spring / Summer 2026 | 802 | 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm | View Course |
| Social Work Capstone | Seales, Diana W. | Fall 2026 | 803 | 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm | View Course |
Past Courses
| Title | Instructor | Term | Course Section | Meeting Start | Meeting End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practicing Policy with Current Events | Seales, Diana W. | Winter 2026 | 803 | 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm | View Course |
| Social Work Capstone | Seales, Diana W. | Fall 2025 | 803 | 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm | View Course |
| Social Work Capstone - Micro | Seales, Diana W. | Spring / Summer 2025 | 802 | 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm | View Course |
| Social Work Capstone - Micro | Seales, Diana W. | Winter 2025 | 802 | 06:00 pm | 08:00 pm | View Course |
| Theories and Practices for Community Action and Social Change | Seales, Diana W. | Fall 2024 | 004 | 01:00 pm | 04:00 pm | View Course |
| Foundation Topics in Social Work | Seales, Diana W. | Fall 2024 | 002 | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | View Course |
| Environmental Justice Organizing | Seales, Diana W. | Spring / Summer 2024 | 001 | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | View Course |
| Environmental Justice Grassroots Community Organizing in Detroit for Changing Times | Seales, Diana W. | Spring 2024 | 001 | 10:00 am | 01:00 pm | View Course |
| Critical Reflexive Global Practices | Seales, Diana W. | Winter 2024 | 001 | 09:00 am | 12:00 pm | View Course |
| Community Action and Social Change Integrative Capstone Experience | Seales, Diana W. | Winter 2024 | 003 | 10:00 am | 12:00 pm | View Course |