Raymond (Ray) C. Davidson

Raymond (Ray) C. Davidson is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the APHSA. He provides overall leadership to enable successful implementation of strategic and operational goals for the association.

Prior to joining APHSA, he held several positions in the DC Child Welfare Agency, including an appointment as Agency Director. Ray has served in leadership roles related to operational and administrative functions with Bell Atlantic (Now Verizon) Communications, Home Shopping Network, and Comcast.

Ray serves on various membership and board positions in professional development, mentoring and community-based organizations. They include various Executive Committee roles in The Arc of Montgomery County and previous membership on the Board of Advisors for George Washington University Business School. He was the co-founder and a past president of the Developmental Roundtable for Upward Movement (DRUM). He is also member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Ray holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Business Administration degree from George Washington University and an Honorary Juris Doctor degree from Longwood University.