Son of a social worker and a corporate lawyer, Dave grew up in a highly segregated white neighborhood in Boston, MA. The divergent professions of his parents provided him with an early understanding of inequality, as well as his own relative access to power and privilege. This lived experience has driven him ever since seeking out areas of study and employment that provided opportunities to work toward a more just world.
Prior to joining the team at DCSC, Dave helped lead Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate (BSC, part of the Uncommon Schools network in Brooklyn, NY). While he continues to be a proud supporter of his colleagues at Uncommon he always wondered what BSC would look like if the student and family community represented a broader array of racial and socio-economic backgrounds from families across Brooklyn. Dave is inspired by the bold work of DCSC members because they are answering that question on a daily basis as they seek equity and integration. To that end, the strategic priority structure for impact holds critical importance to Dave as he works toward a building DCSC’s sustainable future that members can depend on. Dave holds degrees from Wesleyan University and Lesley University. He also has an extremely specific point of view on what constitutes a high quality sandwich.