Alex Traverso

Alex Traverso is the Director of Communications at the California State Board of Education. Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

• Appointed Director of Communications at the California State Board of Education in 202314
• Previously worked as an Account Director for KP Public Affairs from 2022 to 20231
• Served as Deputy Director of External Affairs at the California Department of Housing and Community Development from 2021 to 20221
• Chief of Communications at the California Bureau of Cannabis Control from 2016 to 20211
• Assistant Deputy Director of Corporate Communications at the California State Lottery from 2008 to 20161

Earlier Career

• Communications Director in the Office of State Assemblymember Lloyd Levine (2006-2008)1
• Deputy Press Secretary in the Office of Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez (2004-2006)1
• Public Relations Manager at the California Exposition and State Fair (2003-2004)1
• Assistant Press Secretary in the Office of Governor Gray Davis (1999-2003)1

Education

• Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California, Davis1

Additional Information

Traverso has held several high-profile, high-pressure positions in communications throughout his career since graduating from UC Davis in 1999.3 His current role as Director of Communications at the California State Board of Education involves managing communications for this important educational body.25