Bio
David Meyers supports youth who have experienced foster care or homelessness, as well as the families and institutions that serve them, through leadership development initiatives. He is also the director of the Embark Georgia Center, a statewide initiative that supports youth leadership programs focused on youth who have experience with foster care and homelessness. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work.
Meyers brings over 20 years of experience in child welfare, spanning direct practice and organizational leadership. He began his career with the Department of Family and Children Services as a foster care case manager and later worked directly with foster and adoptive parents as a trainer, home assessor, and Guardian ad Litem. Prior to joining the team, he operated a consulting business for 11 years.
Education
- Ed.D. in higher education management, University of Georgia
- M.S.W., University of Georgia
- B.S.W., James Madison University
- Trainer for MAPP and IMPACT curriculums
- Guardian Ad Litem
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention: safe management of disruptive behavior