Background
Nicholson, Marilyn Dietz was born on April 16, 1926 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Daughter of Robert Henry and Irene Jessica (Wakelee) D.
Nicholson, Marilyn Dietz was born on April 16, 1926 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Daughter of Robert Henry and Irene Jessica (Wakelee) D.
Student, Syracuse University, 1962-1966.
Community relations associate, United Way New York, Syracuse, 1956-1966; community relations associate, Station WCNY-television (Public Broadcasting Service), Liverpool, New York, 1966-1969; communications director, Merchants Bank, Syracuse, 1969-1971; public relations director, St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation, Syracuse, 1971-1993. Retired; executive director, St. Camillus Foundation, Syracuse, 1982-1993.
Member C.N.Y. chapter National Society Fund-Raising Executive. Past corporation member United Way C.N.Y., 1985 allocations review task force, past public relations committee. Past advisory council for the elderly and handicapped Onondaga County Public Library.
Public relations administrators officer C.N.Y. Hospital Association. Member, past committee person New York State Home Care Association, professional advisory committee St. Camillus Home Health Care Agency, member C.N.Y. chapter, past officer Women in Communications Inc. C.N.Y. chapter advisory committee, national patient services advisory committee, past president Arthritis Foundation.
Member Metropolitan Commission on Aging for Syracuse and Onondaga County (commissioner 1971-1979), National Council on Aging (senior centers and long-term care section), American Women Radio and television (past president), C.N.Y. Business and Industrial Communicators (former officer), Syracuse Press Club (associate, Lifetime Achievement award 1992).
Married Robert J. Nicholson, December 21, 1984. Stepchildren: Gail, Margaret, William, John.