New Orleans 500: Rebecca Dietz

President and CEO of City Park Conservancy

Drawing on over 20 years of leadership in parks, nonprofits and government, Dietz leads City Park — overseeing a $30 million annual budget and more than 300 employees. As CAO, she was instrumental to the park’s growth and successes and facilitated its transition to a 501c3 organization. Previously, Dietz held leadership roles at the Audubon Nature Institute and served as a former New Orleans city attorney and general counsel for the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Education
Tulane University
Law School (JD), University of Arkansas

Travel Bucket List
Anywhere in Italy 

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Goal for 2026
A personal goal is to get back into horseback riding .

Hobby
Gardening, watching baseball, taking long walks

Favorite Concert
I saw Dave Matthews in the rain years ago at JazzFest with my husband and close friends — a wonderful memory! 

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