Katherine Dietzen ’86
Education
B.A., Stephens College & M.B.A., Southern Methodist University
About Katherine Dietzen ’86
Katherine Dietzen has a long career in the field of medical education and opened MedEdNow, LLC and Healthmatters Communications, LLC in 2004 and is currently the Founder and President of MedEdNow. MedEdNow, LLC is a full-service healthcare communications company located in New York City. At MedEdNow, we amplify the science behind healthcare brands through a combination of scientific knowledge, strategic acumen, and creative execution. The multi-talented team at MedEdNow pays attention to every detail, executing impactful, customized solutions for our clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Katherine also manages a portfolio of rental properties in Tennessee and Alabama, where she grew up. One of her family homes is currently on Airbnb and VRBO if you want to visit Manchester, TN.
Katherine currently serves on the board of ShilohNYC and is the Acting Chair. ShilohNYC is a Christian not-for-profit organization dedicated to equipping New York City at-risk youth and their families with tools that build hope, confidence and the skills to attain their goals. Shiloh’s community programs, such as summer camp and after school tutoring, enrich the lives of youth physically, mentally and spiritually.
Katherine previously served on the Stephens College Board of Trustees in the Young Alumnae position in the 90’s (think I started in 1994 and was on about 10 years but don’t have exact dates). She also served on the Alumnae Association Board in the 2000’s and was President of the AAB for one term (don’t have these exact dates either). Katherine has also always been very involved and held leadership positions in the Alumnae Club of New York City. She is very excited to be back and serving Stephens College again.
Katherine and her husband, Farid Najjar, have four children and always a dog or two roaming around. They split their time between New York City and Connecticut.