Dr. Karkia has more than 39 years experience in education, senior management, and leadership in both public and private sectors. Past and present roles include: ■ Commissioner, Orange County Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission ■ Commissioner, "California Health Policy and Data Advisory"(Fmr)■ Commissioner, "California Council on Criminal Justice", (Fmr)■ Chairman, "California Drug Treatment Task Force & bylaw committee" (Fmr)■ Trustee-At-Large, World Affairs Council of Orange County.■ Certified member of American College of Forensic Examiners Institute. ■ Chaired Orange County Cities election committee, Board of Directors of Orange County Lincoln Club,■ Served as leading member of State of California’s “Energy Policy Advisory Committee” under Governor Pete Wilson.■ Served as Vice Chair of School District Advisory Board, City of Cypress. ■ Has trained over 10,000 American college & university administrators and graduate students across the nation. ■ Co-author and contributor to a 1,806 page “Facilities Management Manual” for the Higher Education Facilities Officers, American Colleges and Universities.■ Well published in National and International levels. ■ Held budget responsibility of $1.8 billion for CSU Capital Outlay projects, and managed over $280 million operating budgets annually during 1980s & 90's. ■ Professional Services Civilian Responder with Orange County Sheriff Department.