Dr. David Stokes is a credentialed high-impact expert. He holds a Ph.D. and Master’s from top R1 programs, securing six-figure scholarships, grants, and fellowships to advance the Information field. He works at the intersection of direction, design, and data, driving opportunities for societies to become more imaginative and intelligent. Dr. Stokes has delivered proven results in policy- and performance-driven environments, achieving up to 100% increases in competitive advantage through strategic project reorganization, digital platform integration, and high-impact marketing initiatives across legacy corporations, startups, public-serving agencies, and global firms. Recognized for excellence as both a practitioner and educator, Dr. Stokes is consistently praised by clients and students for his professionalism and expertise. His leadership in building human-centered knowledge ecosystems has driven lasting impact. With a global reach, he has published peer-reviewed works, delivered invited presentations, and held leadership roles in prestigious organizations across four continents. Dr. Stokes has been honored with a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine fellowship, a UCLA Graduate Council Diversity Fellowship, and an invitation to present at the NIH, along with awards from the bank and the Library of Congress.