David Pearce on Government, Education, and Community

David Pearce on Government, Education, and Community

 

 

In this Season Three premiere, host Alex Greenwood talks with "the Great Connector," ⁠David Pearce, UCM’s Executive Director for Governmental Relations⁠, about his path from politics to higher education advocacy.

David breaks down how relationships drive real progress in Jefferson City, recent legislative wins that matter for UCM, and why civic engagement still counts.

 

Listen in to David on the Callis Insights podcast in 2023 .

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