David Harris

About David Harris

Dr. Harris currently holds the esteemed position of Budget Manager for the Environmental Protection Agency. His role primarily involves the challenging task of navigating and managing the complex budgetary and legislative aspects within the Office of Land and Emergency Management\'s (OLEM) operations. His adeptness and dedication have led to the execution of judicious spending practices and the accomplishment of the agency\'s highest priorities. With a career spanning over 23 years, Dr. Harris has played a pivotal role in managing budgets for the United States Army Reserve, serving as the trusted manager for the Department of Defense\'s intricate and large-scale financial operations. His astute financial management skills have enabled him to oversee and administer $2 billion in funds across a broad range of programs and departments. Beyond his success in financial management, Dr. Harris has also made a considerable contribution to the academic world. His expertise in business administration, accounting, leadership, fraud, and auditing has not only elevated his professional status but also enriched his students\' learning experience. He has held teaching positions at the collegiate level and has also served as a methodologist and mentor at Walden University. In these important roles, he has effectively managed doctoral capstone courses and participated in numerous dissertation committees.Dr. Harris\'s scholastic achievements are further underscored by his various published articles in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. His scholarship has explored pertinent topics such as government budgeting, Medicare reimbursement, and contract management. This varied and extensive experience makes Dr. Harris an esteemed authority in his field, respected by his peers in both financial management and academia.Dr. Harris possesses a formidable portfolio of academic achievements and professional certifications. His credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy, a Doctor of Business Administration, a Master of Philosophy in Public Policy, a Master in Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management and Investment. Additionally, Dr. Harris has earned significant professional certifications, including Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Department of Defense Financial Manager Level GSA Smart Pay Program, Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP), Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and Blockchain Specialization.

Experience

1. Mentor

   Ustrive.Org

   Jan 2019 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   UStrive is an online mentoring platform that connects high school students with a free volunteer mentor who helps make the college application process as simple and stress-free as possible. Students and mentors communicate exclusively on the platform and can connect anytime that is convenient for them.UStrive also creates a personalized set of steps to help students stay on track and understand aspects of the college application process that they may initially find challenging. With the help of their mentor though, they soon learn that it’s much easier than they initially thought

Education

• Fairfield High Preparatory School

  Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement

  1998 — 2002

• Bellevue University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration

  2007 — 2008

• Jones International University

  Doctorate of Business Adminstration, Business Administration and Management, General

  2009 — 2014

• Walden University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Public Administration

• University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Financial Management and Investment/Institutions (Double Concentration)

  2002 — 2007

• Walden University

  Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Public Administration