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David Feinman Adjunct Instructor Department of Government

Degrees
BA, Political Science, University of Florida
MA, Political Analysis and Public Policy, University of Central Florida

Languages Spoken
English
Bio
David Feinman has more than fifteen years of experience navigating the U.S. Congress as a former Capitol Hill staffer and advocate for non-profit organizations. He has developed and executed numerous successful legislative campaigns, elevated congressional engagement on a wide range of public policy issues, and developed intuitive advocacy tools that empower constituencies and educate key stakeholders.

In addition to teaching Congress and Legislative Behavior at American University, David serves as Government Affairs Director for Conservation Lands Foundation, where he leads a grassroots-focused government affairs program that empowers local communities to advocate for the protection of the National Conservation Lands, America’s newest collection of protected public lands and waters that hold our nation’s rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage. He does this by fostering and maintaining strong relationships with decision-makers in Congress and in the administration, and supporting grassroots advocates to help them provide authentic testimony through meaningful advocacy engagement.

Prior to joining Conservation Lands Foundation, David served as Washington Representative for both the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) and World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO), establishing a public policy presence for both organizations by engaging with the U.S. Congress, the administration and foreign governments on behalf of Holocaust victims in 47 countries.

David also served as Senior Legislative Associate and Project Director for The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), and as a legislative aide for former Congressman Robert Wexler of Florida and former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley of Nevada.
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Teaching

Spring 2024

  • GOVT-196 Selected Topics:Non-Recurring: Dialog 3: Grassroots Advocacy