Judy Dienst

Judy Dienst has extensive experience in advocacy and education, particularly focused on supporting military parents of special needs children. Currently serving as a volunteer with the National Military Family Association since September 2019, Dienst has also been self-employed as a Parent Advocate since January 2009, providing assistance and education to families navigating IEP meetings, informed by training from the Wright's Law course and involvement with STOMP. Previous roles include serving as a Parent to Parent Educator with the Military Child Education Coalition and working as a Middle School Science Teacher for Cumberland County Schools. Judy Dienst holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Emporia State University and education from the University of Maryland Global Campus.