Bio
James L. David, MS, serves as Chief of Staff for the Social Intervention Group (SIG) where he advances SIG’s strategic vision and mission to drive equity-centered intervention science and socially impactful research. In this pivotal leadership role, James cultivates new funding pipelines and launches cross-collaborative initiatives.
In addition to strategic funding development and grant support, James leads operationalization of innovative initiatives, most notably the AI for Social Good and Society Initiative, by fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, planning stakeholder engagement, and working across academic and community partners to expand SIG’s influence.
Previously, James served as Senior Project Director for the HEALing Communities Study, providing operational leadership for large-scale, community-engaged research in public health and implementation science. His professional experience spans project management, nonprofit advancement, and implementation of complex research infrastructure. James holds a Master of Science degree and brings a strong commitment to equity-driven research, ethical AI integration in community work, and interdisciplinary innovation.