Senior Executive Advisor
Healthcare Public Policy • Government Affairs • Strategic Counsel
Experienced counsel for organizations navigating the intersection of healthcare, public policy, and government.
David A. Gonzales provides experienced, independent 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.
Experience matters. Perspective matters. Relationships matter.
For more than 25 years, David A. Gonzales has worked at the intersection of healthcare, government, public policy, and executive leadership.
His experience spans Fortune 100 healthcare organizations, statewide trade associations, national healthcare organizations, and the Texas Legislature.
Today, David brings that experience directly to clients as an independent senior executive advisor.
Direct Access
Clients work directly with David — not through layers of consultants or account managers.
Strategic Perspective
David combines policy expertise, practical experience, and an understanding of the healthcare and governmental environments in which clients operate.
Long-Term Counsel
The practice is built around ongoing advisory relationships, providing clients with consistent access to senior-level counsel throughout the year.
EXPERIENCE THAT INFORMS PERSPECTIVE
25+ YEARS AT THE INTERSECTION OF HEALTHCARE & GOVERNMENT
David's career includes senior leadership positions with:
A perspective shaped by both healthcare and government.
David has represented Fortune 100 healthcare companies, statewide trade associations, and national healthcare organizations while also working within the Texas legislative environment.
That combination provides clients with a perspective that extends beyond any single organization, industry segment, or policy issue.
EXPERTISE
Healthcare Policy. Government Affairs. Strategic Counsel.
David provides executive-level strategic advice in five core areas:
Executive Advisory
Strategic Counsel for Leadership
Government Affairs
Navigating Government and Policy
Healthcare Public Policy
Insight on a Changing Landscape
Legislative Research & Policy Analysis
Clarity Through Research and Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Building Relationships That Matter
About David
Senior Executive Advisor
David A. Gonzales is an independent 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's career has been defined by a commitment to public service, ethical advocacy, collaborative problem-solving, and building productive relationships across the healthcare and governmental communities.
Today, he provides experienced counsel to organizations navigating an increasingly complex healthcare policy environment.
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.