![Kathie Davis](https://ens.sdsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Snapshot-10-6-15-2-57-PM-1.jpeg)
Distinguished Alumnus
Kathie Davis is the co-founder of IDEA Health and Fitness Association and American Council on Exercise (ACE). Upon graduation from SDSU with her degree in Physical Education, she embarked on a journey to pursue her passion and dedicate her life’s work to promoting healthy lifestyles. Together with her husband Peter Davis, Kathie co-founded IDEA in 1982 and ACE in 1985. The Davis’ vision for developing innovative continuing education has significantly contributed to the maturation of the fitness industry into a growing, thriving field. Kathie’s involvement with IDEA ended in 2016 and she is now dedicating her time to philanthropic organizations, with an emphasis on fitness and wellness.