Alta Duke - Director

Alta Duke served as the Social Services Manager for the City of Downey for more than 34 years and was the liaison to senior citizen organizations throughout the city. Her duties included Community and Senior Center Operations Manager, Transportation Coordinator for the City Public Transit System, and Dial-A-Ride Service for senior and handicapped citizens along with heading many other citywide programs.

Ms. Duke is a 32 year resident of the City of La Palma and has recently served as Mayor. She is a member of the La Palma Kiwanis Club, represents the City to the Orange County Library Board of Directors, and is a member of Youth 20/20 Family Activities Committee. Ms. Duke is a member of several professional organizations such as the California Park and Recreation Society and the California Association of Coordinated Transportation. In 1992 she received the Cypress College Americana Award.