Dianne Knippel

Dianne Knippel currently serves as the Executive Director of the Foundation at Antelope Valley College, where responsibilities include fundraising and managing the Foundation office since August 2015. Prior to this role, Dianne held several positions at Southern California Edison, including Deputy Director of Local Public Affairs, where oversight included community engagement strategies, and Region Manager of Local Public Affairs, representing the company to various stakeholders. Dianne's experience also includes serving as Director of Communications at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, where integration of strategic communications was a key focus, and earlier roles involving project management and communications at organizations such as BWXT Y-12, Energy Systems, and Advanced Environmental Systems. Dianne holds a degree from the University of South Florida.