As the Operations Coordinator at the Georgia Center for Opportunity, David Orr transforms the organization’s strategies into repeatable, well-executed processes, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and supporting multiple departments. He anticipates needs, streamlines systems, and helps the team stay focused on the mission of providing Georgians a durable path out of poverty.

David has experience in operations, purchasing, and project management from previous work at both a large insurance company and a small health care business. These roles sharpened his skills in process improvement, resource stewardship, and creative problem-solving.

David holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Covenant College and a master of divinity from the Metro Atlanta Seminary, with a focus on service in the marketplace.

Outside of work, David enjoys humor, gem mining, and continuous learning through podcasts and reading. He’s also involved in his community as a Trail Life trail guide, i9 baseball assistant coach, and active church member.

David has been married to his wife, Lesley, since 2012, and they are raising two energetic sons, Jonathan and Daniel, in Suwanee. 

GCO’s mission inspires David through its focus not only on empowering individuals to break free from poverty but also on changing the policies that can hold people back.