Anne Ambrose

Anne Ambrose currently serves as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Cathedral City, a position held since January 2023. Prior to this role, Ambrose was the Interim City Manager for the City of California City from July 2021 to April 2022, managing a full-service city with a population of approximately 15,000. Ambrose's extensive experience includes 24 years with the City of Palmdale, where notable positions included Director of Administrative Services and Director of Public Safety and Community Relations, overseeing various programs and operations for a city with a budget of $226 million and a population of around 169,000. Earlier career experience includes roles such as Public Safety Manager and Community Relations Specialist in Palmdale, and Assistant to the Director at Wichita State University, managing a workers’ compensation program. Ambrose holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Conflict Management from Kent State University.