introducing DAVID SCHULTZ, PROGRAM AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR FOR NEGOTIATION WORKS
David Schultz joins Negotiation Works today as the Program and Communications Coordinator. In this role, David will ensure that all of the Negotiation Works in-person and remote negotiation programs run smoothly, he will help manage the new video program, and he will assist with a variety of community outreach, social media, and communication projects.
David grew up in the Northern Virginia area and then moved to Washington DC. He has spent the majority of his career working in healthcare administration for hospitals in the DC area. While incarcerated, David took part in a number of educational programs, including the UNICOR apprenticeship program. He also completed the Paralegal Certification course through Adam State University.
David joined the Georgetown University Pivot Program for new educational and networking opportunities, and he enjoyed learning alongside individuals with similar backgrounds. While enrolled in the Pivot Program, he took the Negotiation Works class, which he found to be extremely useful for learning how to better advocate for himself and how to resolve disagreements more effectively.
During his time with Pivot, David also worked as an intern with the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice. In his internship, he helped the Douglass Project boost their social media presence, and he also conducted various research and communication projects, including projects related to funding through grants.
After completing the Pivot Program, David realized he wanted to focus his employment efforts on helping others like himself by working with a local non-profit organization. Negotiation Works was a perfect fit for him, especially since he had come to appreciate the importance of learning new strategies for resolving conflicts and being one’s own advocate. He believes the Negotiation Works program will have a great impact within the DMV area. With current crime rates in Washington DC at an all time high, David believes it is key to introduce people to alternative solutions to solving problems. David is excited to be part of the Negotiation Works team and to play a significant role in giving people the tools and the skills to have more positive outcomes. He believes that teaching these alternatives to conflict resolution will not only help individual people learn how to communicate better but will also help to strengthen ties in the community as a whole.
In his free time, David enjoys swimming, watching movies, and hanging out with friends. His father and sister both currently reside in northern Virginia, and he enjoys spending time with his nieces and nephews.