David brings 25 years of experience in organization development and the travel industry and a passion for sustainability, urban development, social justice, inclusion and economic development. His experience with whole systems change informs our work and includes approaches like process consultation, Appreciative Inquiry, leadership development, team building and organizational design. Additionally, David’s background as an entrepreneur and business owner means he knows what it takes to lead an organization, manage budgets and staff, and he brings hands-on, real-world experience to each engagement.

Prior to his time at Coraggio, David launched 4 businesses in both the for-profit & non-profit world and consulted with senior leaders in multiple sectors and industries on strategy and change. He is driven by a passion to make the world better by helping people, places, and organizations dismantle oppression (both organizational and societal), operate sustainably, and transcend entrenched obstacles to growth and change. His ventures include founding a tour company in NYC that he then scaled to 10 cities nationwide serving 75,000 guests per year. He also created a nonprofit in his hometown of Detroit, MI, called Detroit Synergy, focused on engaging everyday citizens in the revitalization of Detroit. David also built a consulting practice working with civic leaders, foundations, and others. Most recently, he helped launch a new nonprofit innovation center for the state of New Jersey focused on creating jobs and investment in Financial Technology and Online Gaming.

David currently serves on the Board of Directors for TRAVEL UNITY, an organization dedicated to making travel more welcoming and inclusive for all. He is an active member and advisor of White Men for Racial Justice which seeks to dismantle systemic white supremacy by mobilizing those that created the system, white men.