Meet David.

David Deaton is a mission partner with Convene Lab with nearly three decades of experience facilitating strategic planning sessions for clients throughout the globe. Known for his energetic, thoughtful, and inclusive style, David helps organizations to develop and define their strategy, gain team alignment, execute effectively, and navigate challenges to achieve success.

He began his facilitation work in Hong Kong, conducting market research across Asia, including 1:1 interviews, focus groups, and executive roundtables. That work evolved into strategic planning facilitation for nonprofits, corporations, and academic institutions worldwide. Throughout his career, David has led high-performing teams in areas ranging from sales, technology, and finance to education, fundraising, and marketing. He is also skilled in project management, change management, design thinking, and research techniques.

David is a frequent keynote speaker who brings energy and humor to his talks on purpose-driven business, strategy, and resiliency. He serves on the boards of the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) and the Early Music Access Project, and on the advisory committee for the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF). He has also volunteered with the University of Virginia Darden School of Business i. Lab Incubator and the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC).

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Organization Effectiveness Consultant and Facilitator

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