American Canyon Welcomes New Parks and Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda

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American Canyon Welcomes New Parks and Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda

AMERICAN CANYON, Calif., January 12, 2022 – On Monday, January 24, 2022, the City of American Canyon will welcome Alexandra Ikeda, an experienced parks and recreation administration professional and public servant, as the City’s new Parks and Recreation Director. 

“Challenges that have emerged throughout the past two years highlight the importance of building a strong and resilient community,” said American Canyon City Manager Jason Holley. “Alexandra’s talent in Parks and Recreation, through both her impressive qualifications and dedication to public service, will be a huge asset to the City as we continue to bring our community back together. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team, and I look forward to her leadership in the Parks and Recreation Department.”

Ikeda most recently served as the Recreation Department Manager for the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, where she managed operations, services, and activities of comprehensive aquatic, recreation, and parks maintenance programs, including budget administration, community engagement and staff development. Her former experience includes recreation-related positions at the City of Hercules and the City of Mill Valley. 

“I am honored to be selected as American Canyon’s Director of Parks and Recreation,” said Ikeda. “I am eager to apply my experience in this field to continue to advance the City’s goals and cultivate relationships for the good of the American Canyon community.”

Ikeda is trained and certified in public sector communications, operations management and crisis communications. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Leisure Management from California State University East Bay.

To learn more about the City of American Canyon’s Parks and Recreation Department and the services it provides, please visit https://www.cityofamericancanyon.org/government/recreation.

Alexandra Ikeda