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David Kay is a Senior Extension Associate at Cornell University, focusing on the Global Development Section as a Critical Issue Lead for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy. He has an economistic background and contributes to regional economic development through leadership in various programming areas such as energy, land use, and community development. He aims to facilitate community-based decision-making and create coherent local policies addressing climate change challenges. His research interests include the socio-economic impacts of energy transitions and community preparedness for climate-related issues. Kay actively disseminates knowledge through outreach initiatives that involve building partnerships and facilitating policy dialogues. He serves on several boards and commissions, including the Sustainability Climate Justice Commission for the City of Ithaca and the National Extension Climate Initiative. He has published extensively on topics related to climate change, community resilience, and land use planning, participating in vital discussions on the future of energy development in the context of sustainable practices.
Department of Architecture