40 min
S3E31 : A Career of Impact: David Ambroz Head of Community Engagement (West), Amazon Lead With Your Brand!™
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David is one of those amazing people who has built a successful career through his passion for improving the communities that he lives and works in. Currently, David is the Head of Community Engagement (West) for Amazon where he coordinates with non-profits and community leaders to drive impact and social good. David was honored as an American Champion of Change by President Obama.
In his upcoming book, A Place Called Home, David shares his story of poverty and homelessness as a child, which ultimately became a driving force in his career. A true inspiration for us all.
Guest Bio
David Ambroz
Head of Community Engagement (West)
Amazon
David Ambroz is a national poverty and child welfare expert and advocate. He was recognized by President Obama as an American Champion of Change. He currently serves as the Head of Community Engagement (West) for Amazon, coordinating with non-profits and community leaders for social good. Previously he led Corporate Social Responsibility for Walt Disney Television, and served as the President of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, and as a California Child Welfare Councilmember. After growing up homeless and then in foster care, he graduated from Vassar and later from UCLA School of Law (J.D.). He is a foster dad and lives in Los Angeles, CA.
About his soon to be released book, “A Place Called Home”
"It's impossible to read A Place Called Home and not want to redouble your efforts to fight the systems of poverty that have plagued America for far too long. In this book, David shares his deeply personal story and issues a rousing call to make this a more humane and compassionate nation."—Hillary Rodham Clinton
"A story destined to end in tragedy that magically rewards an indomitable determination to succeed. Beautifully written."—Ted Koppel, veteran ABC anchor and New York Times bestselling author of Lights Out
Links
To learn more about Lead With Your Brand system, please visit: LeadWithyYourBrand.com
To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit: JayzenPatria.com
David is one of those amazing people who has built a successful career through his passion for improving the communities that he lives and works in. Currently, David is the Head of Community Engagement (West) for Amazon where he coordinates with non-profits and community leaders to drive impact and social good. David was honored as an American Champion of Change by President Obama.
In his upcoming book, A Place Called Home, David shares his story of poverty and homelessness as a child, which ultimately became a driving force in his career. A true inspiration for us all.
Guest Bio
David Ambroz
Head of Community Engagement (West)
Amazon
David Ambroz is a national poverty and child welfare expert and advocate. He was recognized by President Obama as an American Champion of Change. He currently serves as the Head of Community Engagement (West) for Amazon, coordinating with non-profits and community leaders for social good. Previously he led Corporate Social Responsibility for Walt Disney Television, and served as the President of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, and as a California Child Welfare Councilmember. After growing up homeless and then in foster care, he graduated from Vassar and later from UCLA School of Law (J.D.). He is a foster dad and lives in Los Angeles, CA.
About his soon to be released book, “A Place Called Home”
"It's impossible to read A Place Called Home and not want to redouble your efforts to fight the systems of poverty that have plagued America for far too long. In this book, David shares his deeply personal story and issues a rousing call to make this a more humane and compassionate nation."—Hillary Rodham Clinton
"A story destined to end in tragedy that magically rewards an indomitable determination to succeed. Beautifully written."—Ted Koppel, veteran ABC anchor and New York Times bestselling author of Lights Out
Links
To learn more about Lead With Your Brand system, please visit: LeadWithyYourBrand.com
To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit: JayzenPatria.com
40 min