Kelly Dietrich

Prevention Analyst

PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs

Kelly Dietrich holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in School Psychology. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH). Kelly began her career as a Registered Behavior Technician, where she provided ABA therapy to children with developmental disabilities and supported Special Education classes. Her prevention career started at Seton Hall University, where she served as the Coordinator of Undergraduate Prevention Programming for two years. Following this role, Kelly worked at the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of New Jersey as the Program Coordinator for the 'Smart Choices Program' focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) education and prevention. In this role, she developed age-appropriate presentations for students from kindergarten-college and trained school nurses on the importance of supporting affected families and engaging youth in conversations about alcohol use during pregnancy. Currently, Kelly serves as a Prevention Analyst for the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, dedicating a portion of her work to the development of FASD prevention education and collaboration initiatives across the state. Her extensive experience in education and prevention, combined with her passion for supporting individuals impacted by FASD, makes her a valuable voice in the field of public health.