David Pearson

David Pearson is an experienced Executive Director with a diverse skill set in staff, stakeholder, project, and financial management.

He is a clear and passionate communicator with extensive media and public relations experience, demonstrating a proven capacity for initiating and developing collaborative initiatives across various sectors and levels.

Pearson excels in policy development and systems reform, possessing excellent interpersonal skills, including group facilitation, and a solid background in fundraising and event management.

With a strong ability to provide high-level written and verbal advice, he shows proficiency in problem-solving and project delivery within complex environments.

His comprehensive understanding spans across public, corporate, community, care, arts, and education sectors, including areas such as corporate social responsibility, creative industries, social enterprise, entrepreneurship, and social innovation.

He has profound experience in policy areas like housing and homelessness, economic development, innovation, health, education, disability, mental health, aging well, and the arts, reflecting his dedication to social justice.

David holds a Bachelor of International Studies, a Bachelor of Media, and First Class Honors in Politics and Public Policy from The University of Adelaide, and he started his educational journey at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College in Alice Springs.

Throughout his career, David Pearson has held significant roles, including CEO at Australian Alliance to End Homelessness, Australian Senior Advisor at Institute of Global Homelessness, and Executive Director at The Don Dunstan Foundation.

He has also served as a Senior Adviser at the Office of Premier Jay Weatherill in the Government of South Australia, Senior Adviser at the Office of Mark Butler MP, the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, and as a Policy Adviser in the Office of the Premier of South Australia.

Additionally, David Pearson was an Adviser at the Office of Senator Penny Wong and held the position of President at the Students Association of The University of Adelaide.