David Nassar

David Nassar is the Vice President of Strategic Engagement at the John Templeton Foundation, overseeing the Communications and Public Engagement departments.13 He joined the foundation in 2022 after serving as Vice President of Communications at the Brookings Institution.1

Nassar has nearly 30 years of experience working in Washington D.C. on issue campaigns, political campaigns, and public affairs.1 He specializes in change management in mission-driven organizations and advancing their agendas through public-facing campaigns.1 At Brookings, he led efforts to reimagine communications and public outreach, introducing new content platforms like podcasts, documentary videos, and immersive essays.1

Originally from Philadelphia's Main Line, Nassar attended Villanova University for his undergraduate degree in Political Science and received a Master's degree in International Affairs from George Washington University.12 He is based in West Chester, PA, and is married with three children: Beatrice, Anna, and Matthew.1

His LinkedIn username is dfnssr.