Senior Executive Advisor
Healthcare Public Policy • Government Affairs • Strategic Counsel
Counsel for organizations navigating the intersection of healthcare, public policy, and government.
David A. Gonzales provides executive-level strategic counsel to healthcare organizations, provider groups, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, health technology companies, and other stakeholders navigating Texas' complex healthcare policy and legislative environment.
Trusted Counsel.
Strategic Perspective.
Direct Access.
Healthcare policy is increasingly complex. Legislative priorities shift. Regulations evolve. Stakeholder relationships matter.
Organizations need more than information. They need experienced judgment.
David A. Gonzales brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare public policy, government affairs, legislative strategy, and executive leadership to help clients understand what is changing, anticipate what comes next, and make informed strategic decisions.
As an independent advisor, David works directly with every client—providing the experience, perspective, relationships, and responsiveness of a senior executive advisor without the layers of a traditional consulting firm.
Experience that spans healthcare and government.
Throughout his career, David has served in senior leadership roles with organizations including:
Humana
Texas Association of Health Plans
Cardinal Health
Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Texas Pharmacy Association
Texas Senate
This experience provides a distinctive perspective on the healthcare ecosystem—from Fortune 100 organizations and statewide associations to legislative offices, policymakers, regulators, and other healthcare stakeholders.
Advisory Services:
Executive
Advisory
Government
Affairs
Healthcare
Public Policy
Legislative Research
& Policy Analysis
Stakeholder
Engagement
About David
David A. Gonzales is an independent senior executive advisor with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare public policy, government affairs, legislative strategy, and executive leadership.
His career includes senior leadership positions with Humana, the Texas Association of Health Plans, Cardinal Health, the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, the Texas Pharmacy Association, and the Texas Senate.
David has represented Fortune 100 healthcare organizations, statewide trade associations, and national healthcare organizations, giving him a broad perspective on the legislative, regulatory, and operational issues shaping healthcare in Texas.
His approach combines strategic thinking, practical experience, trusted relationships, and a commitment to ethical advocacy and collaborative problem-solving.
Strategic counsel begins with a conversation.
If your organization is navigating a complex healthcare policy issue, preparing for legislative or regulatory change, or looking for experienced government affairs counsel, David welcomes the opportunity to learn more about your priorities.