David is a Policy Adviser at the Bank of England where he leads analytical thinking on the Bank’s response to climate change and nature loss. David's academic journey began at University College London where he graduated with First Class Honours in Greek and Latin. Recognizing his potential, the Bank sponsored his pursuit of an MPhil. in Environmental Policy at the University of Cambridge in 2020 which facilitated his transition to environmental economics. Since returning to the Bank from Cambridge, David has dedicated himself to addressing climate-related risks to the UK economy and leading impactful projects on racial equity. David won the Governor’s award for his work on the Bank of England’s links to transatlantic slavery and was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Bank of England Ethnic Minorities Network in 2021. David served as an advisor to the Cambridge University Black Alumni Network in 2021-2. At Harvard, David aims to strengthen his expertise in public economics, equity, and politics, preparing himself for influential policy leadership roles on the global stage. David holds scholarships from the Kennedy Memorial Trust and the Center for Public Leadership.