David is one of the newer members of the E-Center starting in September 2021. David was born in Cuenca, Ecuador and grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida. He received his B.S in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of South Florida. That is where he got a taste of sustainability in higher education and landed his first sustainability job with his alma mater helping them develop their office of sustainability. David’s sustainability interests are in ecological economics, regenerative agriculture and developing a culture that is reconnected with nature. His position at the E-Center is to plan and coordinate educational events that engage the student community in networking, skill-building, and innovative perspectives. He also coordinates trainings that develop student leadership and build practical skills related to sustainability. When he is not working David loves to catch epic sunsets, go to concerts, skateboard, and rock climb with his friends.