David Horwitz
Community Engagement, Volunteerism, & Partnerships @ Metro/WMATA, Johns Hopkins, Serve DC, & Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement
- Role
- Director, Community Engagement at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Horwitz
Mission-driven communications professional, adjunct professor, and certified volunteer administrator specializing in program optimization, volunteer experience, and partner and community engagement. Most passionate about engineering programs and leading campaigns that foster community and promote equity. Proud government appointee serving on the DC Commission for National and Community Service strengthening local volunteerism and AmeriCorps programs, and an elected board member of the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement advancing the profession nationally.
Experience
Director, Community Engagement
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
May 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Leading Metro’s Community Engagement team responsible for building and strengthening relationships with customers, partners, and community stakeholders across the DMV region. Overseeing strategy, programs, and operations to enhance community engagement, including volunteer initiatives, outreach campaigns, and public events. Developing and implementing initiatives that increase public awareness, build trust, and ensure the community’s voice is reflected in WMATA’s programs and services. Improving ways of working, streamlining processes, and creating standard practices that foster collaboration both within the team and across the authority.
Education
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, with Honors
California State University, Fresno
Master of Arts (MA), Communication, with Distinction
University of California, Berkeley
Professional Certificate, Leadership & Management
Skills
- Technical Writing
- Interviews
- Microsoft Publisher
- Organizational Development
- Curriculum Design
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Communications Strategy
- Event Management
- Adobe Cq5
- Strategic Communications
- Community Organizing
- Powerpoint
- Training
- Communications Audits
- Community Outreach
- Nonprofits
- Communication Skills
- Writing
- Mac Os X
- Visual Communication
- Eventbrite
- Internal Communications
- Teaching
- Windows
- Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Fundraising
- Microsoft Office
- Newsletters
- Real Magnet Marketing Platform
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Creative Strategy
- Market Research
- Editing
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