Diana Meier, CMR

Survivor, Advocate & Educator

AKA, the “Mold Goddess”


Got Mold?  Meet Diana Meier and Dawn Meier (Diana is on the right.)  The twins are famous for being the tallest twins in entertainment at 6’ 2.”  Together they have appeared in over 12 national TV shows and a Disney movie.  Now they are known for their public awareness campaign on toxic mold. They both became temporarily disabled from something they couldn’t even see… toxic mold!  You know that stuff that made Ed McMahon and Erin Brockovich ill.  The tall twins tale began in Santa Monica, California, where they lived two doors down from each other.  They were chronically ill for close to 3 years until the gasman told Diana that toxic mold was the cause of their health problems.  

 

Once Diana was in a safe apartment and started to heal, she developed a website called, MoldGoddess.com, to help Dawn (because she was still sick) and others.  The website receives at least 1,500 hits per month.  In fact, the County of Los Angeles refers mold victims to the website regularly.  The mold crusaders were flown to Sacramento to testify on the Toxic Mold Protection Act, which became law, January 2002.  In Los Angeles, you can periodically catch the twins as “The Mold Goddesses,” on the TV show, “Changes,” on Ch. 36.  In October 2003, the twins will be featured in the book called, “IDENTICAL,” which includes an essay on their story.  See the twins on a national (2.5 minute) special news report on toxic mold, produced by Med Star under Meier Media. 

 

Diana has taken a leading role with the CEFCA support group as an Environmental Health Advisor and was awarded the 2001 Champion Award by the CFIDS Support Network of America for her work with people suffering from chronic immune disorders.  In 2002, Diana also earned the esteemed credential as CMR (Certified Mold Remediator) through the IAQA and has consulted for the American Lung Association and several mold remediation companies.   Mold-wise, Diana has been a guest speaker throughout the Los Angeles region and Nevada.  Her latest talk is entitled, “What You Need to Know About Toxic Mold.”  

 

Diana is an actress and has appeared in over 250 television shows, such as "Who's the Boss."  Currently, she has a re-occurring role on Lifetime TV’s  “Strong Medicine,” as Detective Yarborough.  In the pre-mold days, many called her the “Sports Goddess,” for her pioneering sports efforts as a professional basketball player, motivational speaker and host/producer for her own radio and TV shows. 

 

Mission Statement

 

Overcoming the health and financial obstacles from toxic mold has been the hardest thing we’ve ever been though in our entire lives emotionally and physically.  We are so blessed to have recovered.  People everywhere are still suffering.  Mold Goddess on a daily basis, points people in the right direction.  Our goal is to raise awareness of indoor air quality issues in buildings via the website and speaking engagements.  More needs to be done!  We need financial assistance to fund our educational campaign and referral service.  For instance, we’d like to increase the number of presentations throughout the region (especially to school children, the disadvantaged and seniors) and to assist more mold victims to find the many services they need.  Mold Goddess empowers mold victims by giving them a better understanding of how to get the right help the first time.  Please contact us immediately if you can donate your time or resources towards our important cause. 

 


Diana Meier


MOLD TRAININGS, PRESENTATIONS, INTERVIEWS AND HONORS:


Trainings:

  • CMR (Certified Mold Remediator) thru IAQA (CMR 01982, exp. 6-30-05.)  “Mold Remediation Course,” by Restoration Consultants (Jim Holland & John Banta).
  • CMI (Certified Mold Inspector) training thru Environmental Assessment Association.  “Mold Inspection & Testing Course,” by GHH Engineering (Jennifer Bailey), (HomeSafe Environmental Training) 9-02.
  • Infrared Camera Operator 2.5 day Training by Advanced Infrared Resources 9-03.
  • Advanced Retail Specialist Course thru IQAir (2 days) covering air pollution basics, air cleaning basics and air cleaner comparison workshop, 10-03.
  • “Healthy Indoor Environments,” by U. of Tulsa – Anaheim, 29.5 hours of trainings 4-03.
  • “IAQ: Asthma & Allergens,” by U. of Tulsa  – Cal State Fullerton.
  • “IAQ: Tools for Schools Training,” by American Lung Association.
  • “Tenants Rights,” by Ed Cross and Associates – Anaheim.
  • “Healthy Schools Training,” by Pesticide Watch – Los Angeles. 
  •  “Asthma and You, Asthma in Schools & Anaphylaxis in a School Setting,” by Healthy Schools, Healthy People VIII.
  • “Precautionary Principal Training,” at Occidental College.
  • “Target: Mold in Apartments,” (Zoran Windrich) at Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles.
  • “Prats, Pitfalls & Passing Post Remediation Sampling – A Consultant’s Viewpoint on the Issue (Bruce White),” by Abatix.
  • “Mold In My Shower (Don Halverson) & The Heat Is On (Precision Environmental),” by American IAQ Council – LA.
  • “The Science of Mold,” by Bridgeport Continuing Education at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. 
  • “Mold and the Remediation Contractor,” thru EIA - LA (Dr. Joe Spurgeon, CIH).
  • Town Hall Meeting on Environmental Health.
  • “Environmental Health” training by Metagenics.
  • “Mold Expo” by Apartment Association.
  • “Mold Workshop” by BIA of Orange County.
  • “Mold Remediation Methods and Protocol,” by Environmental Management & Engineering (Patrick Moffett).
  • “Presentation on SB 732,” at the American IAQ Council - (Edward Cross & Brad Landon), Skirball Center.
  •  “Primer on Microbial Contamination: Sampling, Laboratory, Remediation and Legal Aspects” by Forensic Analytical (Bruce White).

Presentations and Interviews:

  • TV News segment nation-wide – produced by Med-Star (2.5 minutes) on mold story with identical twin (Dawn) – 11/03.
  •  TV Interview with CBS News, "Investigative Reports," (Randy Paige).
  • Testified in Sacramento on Mold Bills – SB732 became law, January 2002, as the “Toxic Mold Protection Law.”
  • Principal actress (ill homeowner) for mold skit at the American IAQ Council’s, “Presentation on SB 732.”
  • Completed over 40 talks (many televised) within the community on campaign for mold awareness (i.e., Santa Monica: City Council & Disabilities Commission; CEFCA Support Group; various local groups; Forensic Analytical's mold seminar; and, the American IAQ Council - Las Vegas).
  • Environmental Justice Panelist on mold for, "3rd Annual Housing Rights Summit.”
  • Environmental Justice Panelist representing mold & IAQ issues facing Californians and public participation issues for an, “Environmental Justice Forum,” put on statewide by Governor Davis.
  • Speaker on “Issues of Toxic Mold,” for Town Hall Meeting on Environmental Health in Inglewood.
  • Speaker for Cal State Northridge on, “Health & Remediation Issues of Toxic Mold.”
  • Speaker for Terminix on, “Remediation Issues of Toxic Mold.”
  • Speaker for Southern CA Health & Housing Council on “Hot Legislation – Mold Issues.”
  • TV Interview with Diana Mann on "It's Your Environment."
  • TV Guest as Mold Goddesses on cable show, “Changes.”
  • Internet Radio Show Guest: "It's your Environment" hosted by Lynn Landes.
  • Speaker for Burbank High School on "What You Need To Know About Toxic Mold."
  • Speaker for Cal Poly Pomona on "Mold and Environmental Justice Issues."
  • Speaker for Wild Oats Stores in Santa Monica on "What You Need To Know About Toxic Mold."
        Honors:
  • Awarded 2001, CSN Champion Award for work with people with Chronic Fatigue Immune Disorders.
  • Nomination Award: 2001 Distinguished Service Award - Santa Monica Jaycees.
  • Nominated for the EPA Environmental Award. 

Diana Meier  ~  MoldGoddess.com  ~  meierworld@earthlink.net