David Underwood is the Director of the Detroit Community Care Network (DCCN). He is a retired sales and marketing executive, with 23 years’ experience serving diverse communities and major business customers. He is a change agent who builds strategic collaborations among stakeholders in government, education, non-profits, foundations, healthcare, private and public institutions, and others. Today, he leads Detroit Community Care Network (DCCN), a faith-based organization that serves those in need in our community connecting them to programs, services, resources, and information that has a positive impact in their lives. Utilizing ‘Transition to Success,’ a standard of care, as its foundation, DCCN deals directly with the Social Determinants of Health of those served. DCCN is the community engagement partner in the Wayne State University/Wayne Health LEAP-HTN project. David is a committee member for the RESTORE Community Engagement Council. He serves on the Advisory Board of Matrix Human Services after 13 years as a Matrix board member. He also serves as President of Tri-Unity Community Development Corporation, the non-profit community development arm of Third New Hope Baptist Church. David is a past recipient of Michigan Chronicle’s 2009 “Men of Excellence Award”. This award is given to local African American men who inspire others through vision and leadership, exceptional achievements, and participation in community service.

A husband, father of four (4), David enjoys golf and dancing in his spare time.