David, often known as “Blasher,” is a collaborative leader and interdisciplinary thinker with experience across law, technology, and the arts. He has worked at NBCUniversal as the Director of Global Legal Operations and Innovation, and as a litigation associate at Davis Wright Tremaine, including pro bono work for the ACLU and OutsideIn shelter serving LGBTQ+ Youth who are unhoused. Blasher is also the former Board Chair of Drama Club, a nonprofit that transforms the lives of young people in NYC who are incarcerated or court-involved through the power of theater and improv. As an artist, he plays the cello with a rock band and varied ensembles, and he writes and acts in short-form film projects. B.A., Yale University (Theatre Studies); J.D., University of Oregon School of Law.

EMAIL: blasher@mapfund.org

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PHOTO: Henrique Penha