David Lee Simmons

David Lee Simmons has a diverse work experience in various communication and journalism roles. David Lee is currently (as of 2023) serving as the Director of Communications at the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority. Previously, from 2021 to 2023, they worked as the Mobility & Safety Outreach Manager at RoadWorkNOLA. Prior to that, they worked as a Communications Specialist at the Foundation for Louisiana from 2016 to 2018. David Lee also worked as a Freelancer Multimedia Journalist from 2015 to 2018. In 2013, they served as the Lead Entertainment Reporter at NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Before that, from 2011 to 2013, they worked as the Communications Director at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. From 2008 to 2013, they held the position of Arts & Entertainment journalist at WABE. David Lee also worked as a Print & Digital Writer at Atlanta Public Schools, Communications from 2008 to 2011. From 2006 to 2008, they worked as the A&E Editor/Senior Arts Writer at Creative Loafing Atlanta, and prior to that, from 1998 to 2006, they served as the A&E Editor/Managing Editor at Gambit Communications.

David Lee Simmons attended Florida State University from 1985 to 1987, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in American Studies. Prior to their time at Florida State University, they attended Leon High School, but no specific dates or degree information are available for this period.