Alberto J Diaz, President, MD, MPH

Physician in Private Practice in the Baltimore area since 1971, Dr. Díaz is a graduate of the University of Santo Domingo. He completed his medical education in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases in Baltimore and obtained a Master in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in the field of International Health. He did extensive work in health manpower in Chile under the auspices of Johns Hopkins and the Agency for International Development (AID), and field work in Nicaragua. His interest in social and educational issues have motivated him to participate in the activities of the Susana De Moya Foundation as its first President.

Rita M. Diaz, Treasurer

Rita M. Diaz was born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, and has a degree in Law from the Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra.

She worked in the Royal Bank of Canada in Santiago de los Caballeros, then moved to Santo Domingo where she accepted a position in the cabinet of Dr. Salvador Jorge Blanco. She was appointed Consul of the Dominican Republic in Baltimore and received her “patent letters” from President George W. Bush, where she worked quite intensely with the Dominican community in the state of Maryland.

Currently, she is a member of the Board of Group of Dominican Professionals (GDP-Wash), and Susana de Moya Foundation. She also volunteers at her children’s chools, and in the Nativity Church. She is married and has two beautiful children. She was Susana de Moya’s very close friend for many years, and has been always interest in working to improve education for children.

Elizabeth Arias, Secretary

Elizabeth Arias received the Susana de Moya Award in 2006. She is currently a student at UMBC and will be graduating in December of 2011 with a Major: Interdisciplinary Studies: Pediatric Health Care. She is very active at the UMBC Premed Society. She works part time at the UMBC Financial Aid Office, A list of her hobbies includes: Reading, spending time with family/friends, laughing, listening to music, dancing Bachata and Merengue

COMMITTEES 2011-2012

Education Committee Members
Rita Diaz
Gladys Dianderas
Nancy Eisenhuth
Ligia Peralta
Millie Ribeiro

Events Committee Members
Gladys Dianderas
Franklin Jimenez
Maritza Patton