Diane Fridley was born and raised near Clarksburg. She had wanted to be a veterinarian ever since she was young. She spent her undergraduate years in Philadelphia and earned her DVM from the University of Georgia, graduating in 2008. She currently resides just outside of Salem with her husband and 3 sons, as well as two dogs, two cats, and several chickens. She loves spending time with her family, running, traveling, and hiking.