Don Daves-Rougeaux serves as Senior Advisor to the California Community College Chancellor on Workforce Development, Strategic Partnerships and Generative AI. He sits on the systemwide AI Council, focusing on AI’s industry impact and integrating immersive technology through storytelling. Previously, as Bay Area Community College Consortium’s Regional K14 Technical Assistance Provider, he led equity-driven workforce initiatives across 28 community colleges with $28MM in CTE pathway funding. With 30+ years in education management, his AI work centers on aligning workforce development with Vision 2030 while leveraging regional consortia expertise to drive strategic AI integration across California’s community college system.