David Gordon was born and raised in Orange County, California. In 2017, he came to New York City to attend university for politics and public policy. Beginning in 2018, David has worked in various political and electoral roles including director of field organizing, campaign manager and policy analyst. He has also worked as an aide to the top staff of foundations, community organizations and consultancies in both California and New York. He is a passionate advocate for affordable housing in New York City, and yet he maintains his California roots as a diehard fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers.