David Gonzalez Rice is NLIHC's Senior Vice President of Public Policy. In this role, David provides strategic direction for NLIHC's federal advocacy, advancing policies and programs that promote accessible and affordable housing for all, as well as equitable federal disaster response and recovery. David brings extensive experience with federal policymaking, systems improvement, and program delivery across housing and human services sectors. Prior to joining NLIHC, David served as a policy advisor in the Biden-Harris administration, where he led initiatives to advance equity in housing, homelessness, and child welfare programs. He previously held roles supporting the state of Connecticut's homeless response system. He holds a BA from Rutgers University and a PhD in Political Science from Duke University.