Biography

David Wright is the AgriLife Extension urban program director and agency director for Harris County. He provides oversight to all aspects of the urban unit including programming, personnel and budget management, and external evaluation. In his professional trajectory, he has been awarded and managed over $7.1 million through local, state and national foundations and government entities since 2008, serving as principal investigator and co-principal investigator on most of the projects.

Wright has a deep understanding about and passion for the educational and experiential needs of students and has strong on-going relationships with local and regional U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, agencies, federal and state government, and private and nonprofit sector organizations. Wright has over 25 years of experience including as an AgriLife Extension county agent and 4-H Urban Outreach program director. Wright earned a bachelor’s in agribusiness from Sam Houston State University and a master’s in agricultural education from Texas State University. Wright has dedicated his life to urban development and has numerous certifications focusing on leadership and youth development.