David van Dokkum

David, a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer, has an extensive background in product management and digital archiving, having worked for various organizations such as Chartbeat, Cortico, and Speakable PBC. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Literature and Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Throughout his career, David held several positions such as the Director of Product and Chief Trail Officer at Subpar Systems, Senior Product Manager, Lead Solutions Engineer, and Product Manager at Chartbeat, and Formerly Station Manager, Board Member, and Energy Efficiency in Buildings Project Intern at WXYC, respectively.

Moreover, David served as the Interim Managing Director of Free Music Archive at WFMU, where he oversaw the operations of the online music repository for Creative Commons-licensed music. He also took part in the digital archiving of materials as a Digital Archivist at the Library of Congress at the Internet Archive. He honed his skills in client education and support, enabling him to provide clients with more personalized and in-depth support.

As a Chief Operating Officer at Cortico, David focuses on developing innovative and inclusive platforms that help people connect, learn and make informed decisions. He is dedicated to promoting greater civic engagement and strengthening communities through Cortico's work.