Senior Consultant, Research, Evaluation and Innovation
Dr. David Hanson is a Senior Consultant, Research, Evaluation and Innovation at Social Contract, a Deleware-based consulting agency that collaborates with government, nonprofits, impact-driven businesses, foundations, and visionary leaders to address complex and meaningful social issues.
David is a Trinidadian-born, Pennsylvania-based environmental social scientist specializing in culturally responsive and equitable program evaluation, systems-change initiatives, and community-driven solutions. With expertise in social impact assessment, project management, and stakeholder engagement, he has a strong track record in facilitating and supporting transformational change within communities such as Pennsylvania, Delaware, Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. David's understanding of environmental justice principles and culturally responsive methodologies ensures an intentional approach to evaluation, empowering diverse voices and perspectives that are fundamental to sustainable progress. He is a current Leaders in Equitable Evaluation and Diversity (LEEAD) scholar and an Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) fellow. He holds a PhD in Forest Resources and Conservation from the University of Florida, with Master's degrees in Geography and Agribusiness.