Nathan Dietrich

Nathan Dietrich is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advocacy and State Relations at The California State University (CSU) system. He has held this position since January 2023.1 In this role, Dietrich is responsible for the CSU's local, state, and federal government relations, as well as advocacy efforts.

Prior to his current position, Dietrich's career at CSU includes:

• Associate Vice President of Public Affairs & Advocacy at California State University-Sacramento (March 2020 - January 2023)1
• Director of State & Federal Relations at California State University, Sacramento (September 2015 - March 2020)1

During his time as Associate Vice President, Dietrich led the Office of Public Affairs and Advocacy, which managed the university's government relations at various levels, community relations, and oversaw Sacramento State Downtown. He also guided Sacramento State's anchor university initiative and served on the President's Cabinet.1

Before joining CSU, Dietrich worked in the political sphere:

• District Director for Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (July 2007 - September 2015)1

In this role, he managed a Congressional district office, served as the primary district representative, and engaged with federal, state, and local government agencies on various critical issues.1

Dietrich's current responsibilities at CSU include overseeing advocacy efforts and maintaining relationships with government officials and agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. He plays a crucial role in representing the interests of the California State University system in governmental affairs.2