​The Board of Directors of The School Nurses of California Foundation is very pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Liz Dietz, EdD, RN, CS-NP, CSN, FAAN, as its new President, effective July 1, 2023.  Liz has currently been serving on SNOCF’s Board since April 2020.  She also previously served on SNOCF’s Board from July 2015 – June 2017.  Liz takes over from Marilyn Alexander, who served as SNOCF’s president since October 2018. 

Dr. Dietz is currently employed with the American Red Cross’s Disaster Health Services in several capacities: Manager of the Virtual Family Assistance Center, Advisor/Mentor to the Armed Forces, and Disability Integration Regional Lead.

Dr. Dietz holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of San Francisco.   Liz is a Professor Emeritus from San Jose State University, where she taught school nurses, community health and leadership/management.  Dr. Dietz is also a credentialed school nurse with the San Jose Unified School District. 

Additionally, Dietz is past-President as well as past Director of Legislation of ANA\C.  She has also been on the Board of Directors for the American Nurses Association.  

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Liz Dietz as SNOCF’s new President!  We look forward to her dynamic leadership for the coming year!