Hello
My name is David McLeod, and I have almost three decades of experience in utilizing data and applied strategy to understand and combat the complex problems facing individuals, groups, organizations, and communities. I started SPEIR to teach others how to use the techniques I have assembled over the years to achieve their own personal and organizational goals.
My Story
Although I am now an experienced researcher, trainer, evaluator, and program developer, I began my journey decades ago with the same mission that has followed me throughout the years. I work to do everything within my power to make this world a safer, healthier, more caring, and compassionate place. My journey began as a police detective and tactical operator, and later I became a forensic social worker, working in criminal behavior, evaluation and assessment, and offender treatment. Most of my career at this point, however, has been spent as a professor researching the impact of trauma on human behavior, along with specific targeted strategies that can help provide alternative developmental pathways for people and the organizations (public and private).
I was fortunate to learn early that success comes through partnership and teamwork. Throughout the past twenty years of my career, I have dedicated myself to learning how to assemble teams with a shared vision and diverse experiences to meet significant social challenges with limited resources. I can help you, and your organization utilize available assets to the best of your ability and expand your impact. I can provide the training and oversight needed to facilitate growth.
I help people, organizations, and communities:
(1) define their identity,
(2) connect to their mission,
(3) clarify their vision,
(4) develop strategies to achieve thier goals,
(5) implement evidence-based tactical pathways to fulfill those strategies,
(6) and develop internal and context specific data/analytic systems to refine operational efficiency.
When our goal is to optimize success, there is no room for inefficiency or wasted time. I can help you be your best. I have significant experience with federal, state, and local governments, large and small non-profits and NGOs, public/private partnerships, and a diverse array of private sector initiatives and organizations.
You can learn more about my full professional experience by visiting my portfolio site www.damcleod.com.