David Cassel

David Cassel is an experienced leader in the nonprofit sector, currently serving as Co Executive Director and Head of US Strategy and Operations at PeacePlayers International since May 2019. Prior to this role, David held positions including Director of Strategy and Organizational Advancement at the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, Chief Professional Officer at United Way of Metro Chicago, and Executive Director at ALSO (Alliance of Local Service Organizations). David's earlier experience includes roles as Manager at the American Academy of Dermatology and Consultant at Chicago Public Schools. David has a robust educational background, holding an MBA in Management from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a BA in Peace and Conflict Studies/Communications from Juniata College.