Professor Alex Avila
Economic Developer
ACES STORY
Avila Community Economic Solutions was founded by Alex Avila, a professor and economic development strategist who worked with California GO-Biz. ACES helps cities, communities, schools, and partners build stronger economies through workforce development, funding strategy, and community-centered solutions.
Cities contract with Avila Community Economic Solutions because ACES helps turn community needs into practical economic development strategies. Founded by Alex Avila, a professor and former California GO-Biz regional partner, ACES supports cities with workforce development, funding alignment, partnerships, and community-centered solutions that help local economies grow.
SKILLS
Economic Development Planning
80%
Workforce Development Strategy
75%
Community Engagement
70%
Funding & Grant Alignment
90%
Partnership Building
90%
VISSION & MISSION
Our Mission to Visual Identity
Mission
Avila Community Economic Solutions, LLC provides strategic economic development, workforce alignment, grant support, public-private partnership development, and community planning services that help cities, counties, organizations, and regional partners turn ideas into action. ACES works to connect people, resources, businesses, and institutions in ways that create sustainable growth, economic mobility, and long-term community prosperity.
Vision:
To build stronger, more connected communities where economic development creates opportunity, attracts investment, supports local businesses, and improves quality of life for residents, workers, and future generations.
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MY HISTORY
Education & Experience
EDUCATION
2000
Advanced Poetry- Iowa Writers’ Workshop
Iowa City, IA, University of Iowa
EDUCATION
2008
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
San Bernardino, CA — San Bernardino Valley College
EDUCATION
2013
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing
San Bernardino, CA — California State University, San Bernardino
EDUCATION
2016
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing - Multimedia Presentation (Literature / Poetry)
San Bernardino, CA — California State University, San Bernardino
EDUCATION
2023 - Current
PhD , Doctor of Philosophy - in Education - Instructional Design
San Diego, CA — Northcentral University (NCU)
EXPERIENCE
2015–Present
College Instruction & Curriculum Development — Composition and Reading Professor
Kern County, California
EXPERIENCE
2021 - 2022
Grant Writing, Research & Equity-Based Economic Development — Co-Founder and Co-Grant Writer, JUST SB / CERF Regional Work
Inland Empire, CA
EXPERIENCE
2017–2024
Program Development & Partnership Building, Consultant, YLINC
Southern California
EXPERIENCE
2020
Regional Economic Recovery & Funding Strategy — Regional Economic Recovery Coordinator, California GO-Biz
Sacramento, Ca
EXPERIENCE
2022
Economic Development Strategy— Founder, Avila Community Economic Solutions
United States, Remote
ACES Designs for Economic Development
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