David Wofford (he/him)

These times are asking us to rethink our assumptions about workplace health and recognize that addressing the reproductive health rights of women workers – and all workers – is an essential part of gender equality and good business. And then to be accountable for making systemic changes.”

–David Wofford

Senior Director, Private Sector Strategy & Engagement

David Wofford (he/him) is the Senior Director of Private Sector Strategy & Engagement for the Universal Access Project. David brings more than 20 years’ experience on policies and programs to improve workplace health for women and men workers and promote systemic change at the global and workplace levels.

Before joining UAP, David implemented women’s health initiatives for a range of USAID-funded global and country projects, including Haiti, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Cambodia and the Philippines. He partnered on worker health projects and business case research with organizations like Business for Social Responsibility, Levi Strauss & Co., Bayer Pharmaceuticals, the Better Work program and the United Nations Foundation.

Previously, he worked at the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank and held senior positions in the U.S. government, including in the Overseas Private Investment Corporation and the White House. A graduate of Duke University, he has a master’s degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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