Dr. Willie J. Armstrong is the Undersecretary for the State and Consumer Services Agency. He serves as principal advisor to the Secretary on major policy, program, legislation and fiscal matters. Additionally, he is responsible for all functions in the Office of the Secretary and discharges all statutory functions of the Secretary to the departments of the Agency.

Dr. Armstrong has provided 18 years of public service to his country and to the State of California. He served a decade in the United States Air Force. As a Transportation Specialist, he was stationed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam for one year and nine years at Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. During his tenure, he worked with Army and Air Force agencies to ensure strict adherence with Department of Defense (DoD) fraud, waste, and abuse guidelines. Moreover, he served on the Ramstein Air Force Base Advisory Council to provide information to agencies regarding current initiatives, programs, and quality of life improvements for DoD personnel.

Dr. Armstrong has advised members of the California State Assembly for eight years. As Chief-of-Staff, he discussed the impact of state budget and legislative proposals that affect the ability of local and state agencies to deliver services to the people of California.

He earned his bachelor's degree in Management Studies and Master's degree in Public Administration from the University System of Maryland-European Division. He earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy (Ed.D.) from California State University-Sacramento.