Executive Director

David Richart joined Lifelong in 2000 as the Director of Education and Prevention and became Director of Programs in 2003. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Psychology from Seattle Pacific University and Certificate in Alcoholism Studies from Seattle University. David has a long history of involvement with a variety of social service organizations including the Shalom House and Olympic Center in Bellingham, WA as well as Recovery Centers of America and Northwest Treatment Center in Seattle. Having co-chaired the Seattle/King County MSM, STD/HIV Task Force and chaired the AIDS Vaccine Trials Unit Community Advisory Board, David has been at the forefront in the battle against HIV/AIDS. He continues this fight through his work with Lifelong and by co-chairing the Seattle/King County HIV/AIDS Planning Council. In the Fall of 2007, David assumed the role as Lifelong's Executive Director.