David Sangokoya
About David Sangokoya
David Sangokoya serves as the Head of Civil Society Impact at the World Economic Forum, where he oversees initiatives related to human rights and social cohesion. He has a diverse background in international relations, having worked with various organizations focused on social justice, data governance, and humanitarian innovation.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
David Sangokoya serves as the Head of Civil Society Impact at the World Economic Forum. He has held this position since 2021, overseeing initiatives that focus on human rights, social cohesion, and just transition. His role involves leading the Global Future Councils in these areas, contributing to the Forum's mission of improving the state of the world through collaborative efforts.
Previous Experience at World Economic Forum
Sangokoya has extensive experience at the World Economic Forum, having worked in various capacities. He was the Head of Civil Society and Social Justice from 2020 to 2021, and prior to that, he served as Project Lead and Knowledge Lead for Society and Innovation from 2019 to 2020 and 2017 to 2018, respectively. His work included leading research and multi-stakeholder collaborations on data responsibility and governance.
Education and Academic Background
David Sangokoya has a strong academic background in international relations and nonprofit innovation. He achieved his BA Honors in International Relations from Stanford University in 2010. He furthered his education with an MPA in Global Nonprofit Innovation and Operations from New York University in 2014, and he studied African Migration and Politics at the University of Oxford, completing his studies in 2008.
Research and Collaborative Initiatives
Sangokoya has led significant research and collaborative initiatives throughout his career. He has worked with Data-Pop Alliance on data sharing and artificial intelligence governance. His research has focused on transitional justice and humanitarian innovation, collaborating with community organizations and think tanks in conflict-affected regions of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Board Membership and Community Involvement
David Sangokoya has been a board member of WINGS since 2021. WINGS is a network that supports philanthropy development and includes over 170 organizations across 57 countries. Additionally, he co-founded the World Economic Forum's internal Black and LGBTQI+ employee resource groups, demonstrating his commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.