David Gastwirth
Program Analyst, Strategic Initiatives

David Gastwirth is the program analyst, strategic initiatives for the Hart Leadership Program, where he works with Alma Blount and program staff on projects relating to assessment, development, communications, and research. A native of Wayne, NJ, David received his Ed.M. in higher education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and graduated summa cum laude from Duke University with a bachelors degree in Public Policy Studies. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Junior Fellow of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, David was the recipient of the Joel Fleishman Distinguished Scholar Award in 2006 in recognition of his outstanding performance in coursework at the Sanford Institute. David previously served in administrative, research, and teaching capacities at Montclair State University, Fordham University, Duke University, Harvard University, Boston Public Schools, The Institute for Higher Education Policy, and Council for Aid to Education. Most recently, David served as a Policy Fellow at the New England Board of Higher Education in Boston, MA. David's research interests include social marketing, leadership development, higher education policy, and community affairs. In his free time, David enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and watching Fox News Channel and Comedy Central.