Governor Gavin Newsom appoints Alex Davis to the California Commission on Aging  Feature Story

June 14, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom recently appointed Adriene “Alex” Davis, Ed.D., to the California Commission on Aging. Davis will be one of 18 commissioners who come from diverse professional backgrounds including government, administration, gerontology, public policy, psychology, research, social work, activism, development, neurology, public health, and academia. 

The California Commission on Aging advises the Governor and Legislature, along with state, federal, and local agencies, on programs and services that affect older adults. The Commission works closely with public, nonprofit, and private-sector partners to address emerging challenges and opportunities for Californians as they age. Each Commissioner volunteers for up to two, three-year terms.

Davis has been Assistant Vice Chancellor of Economic & Workforce Development in Educational Services for the Rancho Santiago Community College District since 2018. She has held several prominent positions including Acting Vice Chancellor of Educational Services for the Rancho Santiago Community College District in 2022, Dean of Academic Affairs for the Office of Economic Development and Workforce Education for the Los Angeles City College District from 2008 to 2018, and Director of the El Camino College Small Business Development Center from 2006 to 2008. 

Davis holds a Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Leadership from California State University, Long Beach, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach.