David grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin and master's degree from New York University. He retired over ten years ago from a telecommunication engineering and program management career and has been enjoying volunteer work since that transition. David has nineteen years of non-profit experience in various board roles at OUT Boulder County, Boulder County AIDS Project, and Motus Theater. He served a five-year term on the City of Boulder Planning Board and continues to do volunteer work in the community. David has a passion for working toward social justice, and his leisure time pursuits include traveling and cross-country ski racing.