
David Thayer
Director of Marketing, Outreach, and Digital Communications
David oversees the marketing strategy and operations of the national office. As the in-house marketing consultant, his job is to support AFT's staff, programs, and mission through innovative research and strategic marketing communications. David focuses on growing AFT's reach to new and diverse supporters nationwide.
David brings to AFT unique marketing experience from roles across social impact start-ups, food and lifestyle brands, and conservation groups like Appalachian Mountain Club and Conservation Law Foundation. David studied government at Skidmore College and earned his MBA with concentrations in marketing and social entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business.