David Azevedo

David Azevedo is an experienced professional in public administration and advocacy, currently serving as Associate State Director for AARP California since June 2016. In this role, Azevedo has also taken on an interim position as Senior Advisor for the National Grassroots Advocacy Team and has worked as a Senior Program Specialist focused on campaigns and advocacy. Prior to joining AARP, Azevedo held various positions at the Los Angeles Unified School District, including Project Manager in the Information Technology Division, where a significant $5 million data sharing project was directed. Additional roles included District Director for the Board of Education, where Azevedo facilitated legislation on computer science education and managed community relations. Earlier experiences include work with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a Hansard Fellowship at the House of Commons. Azevedo holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a BA in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University.