David Capelli

Background

About David Capelli

I am a second generation Afghan-American and US citizen with 9+ years experience as an equitable smart and disaster resilient cities + infrastructure management consultant, nonprofit executive and policy chairman. As a driven and forward-thinking executive with diverse experience in leading and executing complex infrastructure and city projects across medium and large size groups, I have been instrumental in gaining deep understanding of industry trends, regulations, and technologies with expertise in project management, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Being a strategic leader, I am recognized for driving sustainable growth and enhancing urban environments. As a natural expert with an innate ability to deliver high-impact solutions, optimize resource allocation, and drove operational excellence. I am known for my innovative mindset for translating global transportation trends into actionable strategies for municipalities, companies, and strategies, resulting in tangible outcomes and localized impact. I strive to provide value as a company resource and have consistently achieved recognition and promotional opportunities - UN Local Pathways Fellowship localizing SDG11 through project scope, development and execution - World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Shaper in Silicon Valley for 5+ years leading a 50+ North American Shaper team for a COVID recovery report - Chairman of the First Countywide Millennial Policy Board in the United States- for Miami-Dade County - Global Climate Action Summit Delegate (2018)- Cultivated 10+ corporate sponsors and 10+ individual donors raising $1M over 6 years for 150+ knowledge programs delivered with $500M+ project and social impact (Miami-Dade, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Wisconsin, California & DC)- Secured contract and provided IIJA grant research, writing and consulting services for Mayor of Kenosha’s $1B+ 107 acre innovation neighborhood economic development project Corporations and transformational Foundation executives looking to collaborate on enabling a more equitable, smart and disaster resilient world by empowering the next generation of leaders, please email David@smartcohort.org Managing consulting engagements on Cities + Infrastructure + Global Public Services, please email david@capellicities.com