David Young

David is the Co-Executive Director of Somatic Experiencing International, where he stewards global efforts in trauma-informed leadership and organizational alignment for a worldwide network of healing professionals. He is also the creator of the Art of Collective Integration, a methodology for addressing societal polarization and collective trauma through somatic and systems-based practices.

With 20+ years of experience in leadership development, systems change, and trauma-informed coaching and consulting, David brings a unique approach that integrates somatic awareness, collective intelligence, and wisdom traditions to foster resilient, adaptive leaders and organizations.

David has designed and facilitated large-scale leadership retreats and community healing initiatives in over 30 cities across the US and Europe, focusing on intergenerational leadership, cultural resilience, and conflict transformation. He is also a co-creator and co-facilitator of various training programs, including: Attuned: Becoming Trauma Informed & Trauma Responsive in Professional Settings (accredited by the Law Society of Ontario) and The Leadership Dojo, an eight-week practice-based facilitation training. 

He is a student of collective trauma healing with Thomas Hübl and holds multiple certifications in mindfulness, trauma facilitation, coaching and conscious leadership. He has an M.A. from the Ohio State University and from Fudan University in Shanghai. He enjoys traveling, martial arts, camping with his kids, and hanging out in tea shops.