David Carrera Male • United States of America

David Carrera, with his origins in Heidelberg, Germany, has become a paragon of dedication and professional excellence in advancement and sales, now residing in Santa Barbara, California. His career, marked by an unwavering commitment to excellence, has significantly impacted each institution he has participated in.

His journey into the professional world was underpinned by a solid academic foundation at Loyola University, Maryland, where he earned a B.A. in Marketing. On the brink of completing an MBA in Finance at the same university, he put his family first, pausing his studies to care for his second child. This choice, made amidst a daily commute between Baltimore and Washington, DC, highlights his resilience and deep-seated dedication, traits central to his career.

Carrera has been instrumental in leading significant fundraising campaigns in his professional life, marked by a steadfast commitment to integrity and excellence. At American University, he successfully spearheaded a $200M fundraising campaign, raising an impressive initial sum of $120M. His strategic expertise was showcased at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he played a pivotal role in a $2.4 billion fundraising campaign, contributing significantly to Johns Hopkins University's $4.5 billion effort. His talents were later recognized and utilized at the University of Southern California, where he directed a $2 billion campaign for USC Keck.