CGS Announces Chevelle Newsome as New President

CGS is proud to announce Chevelle Newsome, currently Dean of Graduate Studies at California State University, Sacramento, as its seventh president.

Dr. Newsome will assume the chief leadership role at the Council beginning on July 1. Suzanne Ortega, CGS’ President since 2014, announced her plan to step down from the role in October 2024. Dr. Newsome was chosen by a search committee appointed by the Board of Directors.

Since 2008, Dr. Newsome has worked to advance academic excellence and support academic achievement across Sacramento State’s more than 50 programs and to ensure graduate education is accessible, student-centered and focused on successful outcomes.

Dr. Newsome has built strong relationships across different sectors, collaborating with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, California Manufacturing Association and the Sacramento Regional Partnership for Digital Equity to expand both educational access and innovation.