David brings over nine years of professional experience in the non-profit sector, working in educational and entrepreneurial initiatives, as well as community development projects. He is a creative strategist, with a balanced approach between research and an actionable mindset. He recently moved from Phoenix, Arizona to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to explore new possibilities for professional growth. A lover of the arts, urban exploration, traveling, and cooking, David’s favorite topics are smart cities, gamification, community impact, and video games.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, he is a recent grad from the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, where he acquired his master of global management degree, with a concentration in global development and innovation, and a design-your-own concentration in citizen-centered smart city. He also holds a bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Sacred Heart in Puerto Rico, majoring in Entrepreneurship, with a minor in Non-Profit Leadership.

Next time you see David at an event or meeting- be sure to say hello and welcome!