Life Chiropractic College West (LCCW) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Peter Kevorkian as the College’s next President, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Kevorkian currently serves as Vice President of Institutional Advancement and brings more than 40 years of chiropractic leadership, education, and service to his new role.
“I am deeply honored to be entrusted with the presidency of Life Chiropractic College West,” said Dr. Kevorkian. “This college holds a special place in my heart. It is built on a legacy of excellence and heart-centered service. I am excited to collaborate with our passionate faculty, staff, students, and alumni to lead Life West into an exciting new chapter—one deeply rooted in our philosophy, focused on innovation, student success, and growth. Together, we will elevate our impact in the chiropractic profession and beyond.”
Dr. Kevorkian will become the fourth president in the College’s history, succeeding Dr. Ron Oberstein, who will retire on June 30, 2025, after years of transformative leadership and steadfast commitment to the College’s mission.
“I couldn’t be more honored and excited to have Dr. Kevorkian take the helm at Life West,” said Dr. Ron Oberstein, current President of the College. “His unwavering dedication to the college and the chiropractic profession, his clear vision for the future, and his tireless work ethic make him the ideal person to lead us forward. I believe the entire Life West community—our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and supporters—will be thrilled to see someone of Dr. Kevorkian’s caliber and heart guiding the college into its next, incredibly bright chapter.”
“Dr. Kevorkian is a dynamic and inspirational leader with a long-standing commitment to educational excellence and accessibility,” said Dr. Jimmy Nanda, Chair of the Life West Board of Regents.
Since joining Life West’s leadership team in January 2024, Dr. Kevorkian has made an immediate and lasting impact, advancing strategic initiatives across institutional advancement, development, and alumni engagement. Prior to his time at Life West, he spent 42 years in active chiropractic practice alongside his wife, Dr. Patti Giuliano, while also serving the profession through multiple leadership roles.
Dr. Kevorkian currently serves as President of the Board of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. He is also the former President of the Massachusetts Alliance for Chiropractic Philosophy and the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Sherman College of Chiropractic. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1982 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
As Life West embraces this exciting transition, Dr. Kevorkian’s appointment affirms the College’s enduring commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and the advancement of chiropractic education on a global scale.
About Life Chiropractic College West
Founded in 1981, Life Chiropractic College West is a leading institution dedicated to educating and training chiropractic professionals. With campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area and Bellevue, Nebraska, the college is focused on ensuring students graduate as practice-ready chiropractors, anchored by the school’s ethos of “give, do, love, serve.” The “Life West Advantage,” includes its Clinically Inspired Curriculum, which emphasizes increased hands-on experience, Early Clinical Experience, a commitment to Global Service Trip initiatives, and its industry leading Chiropractic Preceptorship Program. Life West offers a Doctor of Chiropractic program and operates one of the most advanced chiropractic health centers in the country.
