About – Diane Strand - Diane Strand

Hi, I’m Diane!

I believe I have been able to achieve successes and turn my passions into profits by leading with purpose and Helping One Person Everyday (H.O.P.E.).

So much so that it’s a foundation of everything we’ve ever created at JDS Studio.

While there’s no such thing as overnight success, alongside my partner in life and business, Scott Strand, and I have created, developed and have proudly staked our claim as producers, educators, partners and visionaries in the entrepreneurial visual, performing, digital arts and entertainment space for the last 30+ years.

My credits include being an award-winning Executive Producer at JDS Studios, and the TV show Spirit of Innovation, Riverside County’s first of its kind magazine style news and information broadcasted and live stream television program. In January 2023 I was elected President of the Southwest Economic Development Coalition, I am an appointed Board Member for Riverside County’s Workforce Development, and the Southwest Committee Chair. All this coincides with my day to day responsibilities of being the executive director and founder of JDS Creative Academy.

I adore the entertainment, video and theater Industry, moving from the set and stage to behind the scenes – creating, coaching, mentoring and providing opportunities and pathways in this industry as the majority owner of JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc / JDS Actors Studio and the founder of nonprofit JDS Creative Academy, is my DREAM come true.

Today I make Dreams come true with the philosophy of H.O.P.E I have launched over 100 video production and acting careers into mainstream entertainment and multimedia video production industries. I have placed adults with developmental; disabilities into paid internships in video production post production and multimedia jobs, helping make our business community more diverse, equitable and inclusive.

I hold Producer and Production credits from A-List shows including: General Hospital, Friends, and Veronica’s Closet. I’ve produced for The Disney Channel and Universal Creative and led the producing teams for Barbra Streisand, HBO Pay Preview and I ran the high-def control room at Staples Center, now Crypto.com. I am a former actress that still loves the stage, but now as a Speaker and Presenter.

But, what I’m most proud of is my family; being a wife to Scott, and a mother of three (who’s initials are JDS) and living a life of purpose that allows my passions to turn into profits. Okay, being a multiple bestselling author on the topic of entrepreneurship is pretty cool too. I am extremely grateful for my life.

Providing H.O.P.E by
Helping One Person Everyday