David Varela

David Varela has extensive work experience in marketing and creative roles. David is currently the Director of Marketing & PR at YWCA Tulsa, a position they have held since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Starts with Arts Foundation as the Founder & Executive Director since March 2012. David has also served as the Marketing Director at GDP, Associate Creative Director at Rescue | The Behavior Change Agency, Lead Creative Director at Pulse Marketing, Inc., and Senior Graphic Designer at SixteenFifty Creative Intelligence. David has held graphic design roles at Viejas Casino & Resort, Spectrum Auto Solutions, Los Angeles Times, and Imperial Valley Press.

David Varela attended Brooks College from an unknown start year until 2002, where they studied Graphic Design. David then attended San Diego State University and completed a degree in Marketing & Strategy Development by 2020.