NLIHC Welcomes David Gonzalez Rice, Senior Vice President of Public Policy

NLIHC is excited to welcome David Gonzalez Rice as senior vice president of public policy. In this role, David provides strategic direction for NLIHC’s federal advocacy, advancing policies and programs toward accessible and affordable housing for all and equitable federal disaster response and recovery. David brings extensive experience with federal policymaking, systems improvement, and program delivery across housing and human services sectors.  

Prior to joining NLIHC, David served as a policy advisor in the Biden-Harris Administration, where he led initiatives to advance equity in housing, homelessness, and child welfare programs. He previously held roles supporting the homeless response system in the state of Connecticut. He holds a BA from Rutgers University and a PhD in Political Science from Duke University.  

Please join us in welcoming David to NLIHC!