About Constance
CONSTANCE DITZEL’S interest in community service began as a youth ambassador for the International Sister-City Committee representing Dayton, Ohio, followed by a scholarship to study in Luxembourg. She holds a BA degree from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
After working in Europe for three years, Constance found her career in academic publishing. She started in Sales, and was ultimately a commissioning editor, collaborating with teachers, administrators and authors to develop textbooks. In her most recent position she contracted academic music books for the global market, resulting in leading works in World Music, African-American music, and Music Education.
PASSION FOR SERVING
Camden County has been her home base, where she raised her two children in Haddon Heights. During her work tenure in New York City and the COVID lockdown period, she was an advocate within the medical freedom movement. She now lives in Collingswood and is a representative of the Collingswood Republican Municipal Committee. Constance has become engaged with K-12 education and issues affecting our New Jersey families -- which have inspired her candidacy.
The LD5 district will be well-represented with Constance’s early cross-cultural mission, her work experience with authors and educators, and her interest in building a thriving environment for our families and local communities.
About Nilsa
A CAREER CENTERED ON SERVICE
NILSA GONZALEZ, a lifelong resident of Camden, New Jersey, is running for Assembly in Legislative District 5 as a Republican candidate. She lives in Mt. Ephraim. A dedicated mother and grandmother, she has built a career centered on service, previously working as a paralegal at Mattleman, Weinroth & Miller, P.C., and as an assistant to the mayor of Voorhees Township. Beyond her professional experience, Nilsa sat on the school board for Freedom Academy in Camden for four years.
She is also an ordained minister and Bible teacher, actively involved in faith-based initatives. She played a key role in developing and establishing the School of Light Church and Vibrant Church, reflecting her commitment to community and spiritual leadership. With her diverse background in law, government, and ministry, Nilsa seeks to bring a strong, service-driven perspective to the Assembly.
