David Lafazia

About David Lafazia

I’ve spent much of my career working inside complex systems: where good ideas, funding, and execution don’t always line up. Programs get approved > Initiatives launch > Grants are awardedBut the real challenge actually begins _after_ the proposal\'s been written. This is when strategy, accountability, and follow-through have to work together in the real world.Those environments taught me that clarity is often the most valuable resource a team can have (and it\'s in short enough supply).That understanding led me to found Thought Knockout, a strategic advisory firm focused on helping organizations think more clearly about complex initiatives, funded programs, and overall decision-making.The goal is never to add another layer of consulting noise. Instead, Thought Knockout exists to help leaders pressure-test assumptions, sharpen strategy, and move forward with confidence. And honestly? It\'s a direct reflection of how my own brain works. Basically I\'ve taken my own well-practiced approach to problem-solving (by identifying blind spots and testing everything to their extremes) and turned it into a company. Simulate what\'s possible (and examine underlying beliefs) and take the results into the real-world arena.Through Thought Knockout, I work with organizations that are building something meaningful and want to wrap strategic thinking around the decisions shaping their companies, programs, and long-term outcomes.If you\'re leading a complex program, launching something new, or trying to bring clarity to decisions that carry real consequences, we should probably talk.Learn more at thoughtknockout.com—Disclaimer: All opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect those of any past or present employer or organization.

Experience

1. Instructional Coordinator (Stanton)

   Delaware Technical Community College

   Mar 2024 — Present · Newark, DE, US

Education

• Sussex Technical High School

  High School Diploma, Electrical Trades

  1997 — 2001

• University of Delaware

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Curriculum, Technology and Higher Education

  2012 — 2016

• University of Delaware

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physics Education

  2001 — 2005

• Delaware State University

  Master's Degree, Teaching Physics

  2007 — 2010

• Delaware Technical Community College

  Instruction, Design and Technology Certificate, Educational/Instructional Technology

Skills

• Academic Advising
• Higher Education
• Academic Administration
• Instructional Design
• Career Counseling
• College Teaching
• Resume Writing
• Student Financial Aid
• Public Speaking
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Admissions
• Enrollment Management
• Educational Technology
• Curriculum Development
• Instructional Technology
• Adult Education
• Distance Learning
• Teaching