David Osher’s work focuses on the intrapersonal interpersonal, organizational and social conditions that support robust learning and thriving. His work embodies the science of learning and development; socio-cultural-historical processes; the conditions for learning, engagement, and thriving; consumer-driven approaches; equity; cultural responsiveness; intra-agency, interagency, interdisciplinary, and cross stakeholder collaboration; school and community safety; school and community safety; restorative and community-building approaches; and implementation science. He was an Institute Fellow and Vice President at AIR where he led national centers; evaluations, surveys, district/organizational audits; systematic reviews; expert panels, as well as the development of school climate surveys, SEL assessments, planning and progress monitoring tools and dashboards. Before coming to AIR, he taught and served as dean of an experimental liberal arts college and two community-focused schools of human service. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Education and a Fellow of AERA.