David Smith

David oversees marketing and communications for Grid Forward, a non-profit, member-driven trade association dedicated to promoting and accelerating innovation on the electric system in the western U.S. and Canada. His role includes supporting Grid Forward’s in-person and virtual events, as well as membership and partner activities. The Grid Forward Chats podcast, which David produces and promotes, is currently in its fifth season, hosting senior energy leaders from the White House, the U.S. Department of Energy, RTOs, utilities, NGOs and solution providers. David has previously served as an executive, creative director and writer in technology marketing agencies and start-ups.