Rich Dietz began his nonprofit career when he was the director of a mentoring organization in college. He has spent the last 20+ years working both in and with a wide variety of nonprofit, political, and government organizations as well as technology companies focused on the nonprofit sector, including Convio, KIMBIA and Abila.<> <> It is this unique background and experience - working directly in nonprofit organizations AND working on the technology side - that allows him to better understand and assist nonprofit organizations with their technology needs.<> <> Richard holds a M.S.W. from the University of California ñ Berkeley as well as a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA.<> <> PS - I also love 80's TV shows... which will make more sense after day 1 of the conference