Alex Gallardo-Rooker

Alexandra "Alex" Gallardo-Rooker is a Mexican-American lobbyist and political executive who served as vice chair of the California Democratic Party from 1997 to 2021. After the resignation of Eric C. Bauman amid sexual assault allegations, Gallardo-Rooker served as acting chair from November 2018 to July 2019, after which Rusty Hicks was elected to serve as chair.^[2][3][4][5]

Alex Gallardo-Rooker
Chair of the California Democratic Party
Acting
In office November 29, 2018 – July 1, 2019
Preceded by	Eric C. Bauman
Succeeded by	Rusty Hicks
Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party
In office 1997 – May 1, 2021[1]
Succeeded by	Betty Yee
Personal details
Born	Alexandra Gallardo Mexico City, Mexico
Political party	Democratic
Education	Cypress College

Early life and education

Gallardo-Rooker was born in Mexico City and graduated from Cypress College.

Career

Gallardo-Rooker works as the legislative advocate in California for the Communications Workers of America. She has also worked for the Democratic National Committee, including as an advisor to DNC Chairs Tom Perez and Howard Dean.^[6] She has served as vice chair of the California Democratic Party since 1997, and was installed in an acting capacity as chair from November 2018 to July 2019.^[7][8] Gallardo-Rooker supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Democratic Party presidential primaries and served as a senior advisor to the Michael Bloomberg 2020 presidential campaign.^[9][10][11]