One of his core roles at Indigenized Energy is the translation of our work and mission for broad audiences.  In 1998 David began working with Native communities to adapt and deploy sustainable building methods and renewable energy technology.  David served on the faculty of the University of Washington and Penn State University in the field of Architectural Engineering and construction.  At Penn State he led the Center for Sustainability from 2005-2013.  He has led numerous programmatic energy initiatives including the American Indian Housing Initiative, the National Energy Leadership Corps, the GridSTAR Center, and the DOE Solar-Ready Veteran program. He has published over 100 articles in refereed publications and secured over $20M in funding from the National Science Foundation, The Department of Energy, and other private and public programs, including over $6M of funding brought directly to Native communities. David currently leads strategic planning and supports the development of Indigenized Energy as a learning organization.