Linda Diane Duewer earned a bachelor of science in education in vocational home economics from Northeast Missouri State University and a master's degree in public administration at University of Illinois, Springfield.

She previously was Extension Home Economist in Cass county and taught home economics at Fort Leonard Wood in Waynesville, Missouri. In addition, she worked on a special Title-C project writing and testing curriculum.

In her role as Unit Leader, Duewer's responsibilities include fiscal procedures, personnel and office management, needs assessment, program development and evaluation. Through collaboration with staff and clientele, Diane has been successful in Extension programming in the Sangamon-Menard unit.

She is a past member of Illinois Association of Extension Home Economists, and a current member of Extension Association of Illinois. She has been recognized for Nutrition Education by the Diabetes Association and Cass County Health Department. Duewer received the Illinois Association of Extension Home Economists (IAEHE) Team Award. In 1999, the Sangamon-Menard Unit received the Outstanding Extension Unit Award. She chaired the 2002 State Extension Annual Conference, an in-service opportunity for academic staff, and recently served on the Extension Council Enhancement Team.

Duewer is a member of the Jacksonville Art Association, PEO-CY Chapter, Springfield Kiwanis, Springfield Chamber Agri-Business committee and Sangamon County Partners In Education.