David is the Program Director of the Independent Consumer Advocacy Network (ICAN) at Community Service Society. ICAN is New York's statewide ombudsprogram for people with Medicaid who need long-term care services.  David helped to establish and implement this statewide network of 17 non-profits who assist consumers through a toll-free hotline, education events in the community, a website, and assistance with navigation and appeals.  Prior to joining CSS in November 2014, David was the Assistant Director of the Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program at New York Legal Assistance Group, and previously at Selfhelp Community Services. He has taught at Cardozo School of Law and is a frequent speaker and trainer on public health insurance topics.