Elizabeth Rodriguez Diaz is a native of Los Angeles, CA. After graduating high school, she went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Justice and Social Welfare at California State University, Northridge. Upon graduating, Elizabeth focused her career to support and empower underserved and economically disadvantaged communities of color. Serving as an AmeriCorps Volunteer, Elizabeth strengthened communities through different sectors. She enhanced student access to higher education for first generation high school graduates and assisted self represented litigants navigate family law matters at The Superior Court of California County Los Angeles. Most recently, Elizabeth has worked with Central City Neighborhood Partners, a highly impactful non-profit, in implementing their SAMHSA funded Minority Aids Initiative project in delivering an evidence based prevention intervention program for youth and young adults where her passion for substance misuse prevention has grown. She is now seeking to keep growing and developing in the field of substance prevention to promote and work towards healthier and stronger communities.
