The People Behind Livelab

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David Waid is a strategist, brand leader, and storyteller with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations shape powerful messages, build meaningful partnerships, and inspire action.

His work spans brand strategy, communications, fundraising, political advocacy, and campaign development across nonprofit, corporate, and public s

David Waid is a strategist, brand leader, and storyteller with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations shape powerful messages, build meaningful partnerships, and inspire action.

His work spans brand strategy, communications, fundraising, political advocacy, and campaign development across nonprofit, corporate, and public sectors.

David brings a rare ability to connect vision with narrative—helping ideas resonate with the people who matter most.

Outside of work, David is an illustrator, internationally recognized novelist, and devoted foodie who lives in Phoenix with his wife and  frequent four-legged project supervisor, Harley .

Maureen Casey is a strategist, researcher, and systems builder with more than 30 years of leadership experience across public policy, healthcare, workforce development, housing, and community innovation.

Maureen Casey is a strategist, researcher, and systems builder with more than 30 years of leadership experience across public policy, healthcare, workforce development, housing, and community innovation.

She specializes in strategic planning, applied research, organizational development, and translating complex ideas into practical action.

Maureen has led transformative initiatives across North America spanning healthcare systems, policy implementation, community development, and cross-sector collaboration.

Her work is grounded in thoughtful strategy, measurable outcomes, and a deep commitment to helping organizations move vision into reality.

Pilar is the organizational heartbeat of Livelab—quietly ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

With impeccable timing, unmatched attention to detail, and a gift for keeping projects on track, Pilar manages priorities, schedules, and the occasional last-minute pivot with grace.

Whether coordinating moving pieces or offering si

Pilar is the organizational heartbeat of Livelab—quietly ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

With impeccable timing, unmatched attention to detail, and a gift for keeping projects on track, Pilar manages priorities, schedules, and the occasional last-minute pivot with grace.

Whether coordinating moving pieces or offering silent encouragement from the sidelines, Pilar brings steadiness, perspective, and calm to every project.

Outside of work, Pilar enjoys yoga, hiking, creative pursuits, and sharing her home with Harley, Livelab's loyal four-legged companion.  

While technically fictional, professionally indispensable