Life West Names Next President

Big news from Life Chiropractic College West (Life West)! The college is preparing for a leadership transition as the Board of Regents has appointed Dr. Peter Kevorkian as its fourth president, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Kevorkian will be taking over from Dr. Ron Oberstein, who announced his retirement at the end of June.

Dr. Kevorkian is currently the vice president of institutional advancement at Life West. He is a graduate of Palmer College (1982) and brings over four decades of experience in the chiropractic profession, including private practice and various organizational roles. His previous leadership positions include president of the board of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and the Massachusetts Alliance for Chiropractic Philosophy, and former chairman of the Sherman College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees.

The Life West board chair, Dr. Jimmy Nanda, described Dr. Kevorkian as a "dynamic and inspirational leader" with a strong commitment to educational excellence. Dr. Kevorkian expressed being "deeply honored" and looks forward to collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to lead Life West into a new chapter focused on philosophy, innovation, student success, and growth.