David Gould is a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Iowa's Public Policy Center, with over a decade of experience in higher education. Gould's background includes a variety of roles at the University of Iowa, including the Associate Director of Professional Student Development in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Administrator at the Belin-Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, and the first Obermann Center Public Scholar. Gould has also worked with Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh's Downtown Project, with a focus on transforming Las Vegas into the "most community-focused large city in the world." Gould's expertise lies in reimagining higher education, and he has created a number of distinctive university courses centered on issues of meaning and community engagement. His courses have received media attention and professional recognition, and graduating seniors at the University of Iowa have recognized him as one of the top faculty and staff members who have had a positive effect on their lives.

Gould is also a sought-after public speaker, having given presentations at events such as the Next Gen. Summit and TEDx Iowa City. Most recently, he has been contributing essays to celebrated designer Bruce Mau's book "MC24" (Phaidon Press, June 2020). Overall, Gould's experience in higher education and community engagement make him an expert in reimagining the future of education and fostering meaningful connections between individuals and their communities.