David Heayn-Menendez

David Heayn-Menendez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in mental health communications and local governance. Currently serving as the Mental Health Campaign Senior Advisor for Communications at Children First, David also holds the position of Council President and Councilman in the Borough of Lewisburg. Previous roles include Chief Strategy and Organizing Officer at The New Pennsylvania Project, Editor in Chief of ACLAMO's bilingual news bulletin, and various senior leadership positions in advancement and public affairs. David's commitment to community service is further exemplified through board memberships with the Lewisburg Borough Shade Tree Commission and the Historic Architecture Review Board. Academically, David has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (ABD) and a Master of Philosophy in History from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, as well as a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Villanova University.