David is a second-year Master of Science in Social Work student at The University of Texas at Austin, with special interests in clinical social work applied in integrated behavioral health settings and in social determinants of health. Prior to going to graduate school, he worked at People’s Community Clinic for over 7 years as a coordinator for the GOALS Program, assisting providers as they assessed, treated and advocated for kids with developmental and learning disabilities. At People’s, David grew to love collaborating across disciplines to empower communities and work to enhance their health and well-being. In his spare time, he enjoys playing piano, painting, reading and spending time outdoors.