David Onek is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse educational background and extensive professional experience in the fields of law, criminal justice reform, social venture, and diversity & inclusion.

He pursued a JD from Stanford Law School, a BA in Political Science from Brown University, and received his early education from Sidwell Friends School.

David has held various significant roles, including CEO at Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2, Criminal Justice Reform Consultant at David Onek Consulting & Resource Development Associates, Director of Programs at Spirit Rock - An Insight Meditation Center, and Executive Director at Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP).

His career highlights also encompass serving as the Executive Director of the Berkeley Center for Criminal Justice, Deputy Director at San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's Office of Criminal Justice, and Senior Program Associate at W. Haywood Burns Institute.

David's professional journey includes positions like Director of Juvenile Justice Policy & Programs, Staff Attorney, Skadden Fellow, Research Associate, and Counselor.

With his background and expertise, David Onek has made significant contributions to various organizations and initiatives related to social justice, legal advocacy, and criminal justice reform.