# David Dau Acuoth

David Dau Acuoth is a Sudanese national currently working as the Executive Director in the Office of the President, Gender and Youth cluster and previously as a Legislative Assistance in Washington D.C US congress Representative Karen Bass Office (2016-2020).

### Early life and education

David Dau Acuoth was born on 15 February 1984 in Malakal, Upper Nile region of Sudan, today referred to as Upper Nile State. His father was Acuoth Arok Thipkit de Atem, from Twice East County, Jonglei State, Dinka Tribe from the Sub-clan of Anyang. He was a Hospital Admin in Malakal town. His mother was Nyanwut Ruei Padier Maleng from Anyach, in Hol Sub-section Dinka in Duk Padiet County. She worked as a Nurse Assistant at the same hospital where they met with his father. Unfortunately, both parents have since passe away.
Acuoth attended Shambe primary school and also obtained his high school Diploma both from Kakuma Refugee Camp in Northern Kenya, 2011.
He later got a scholarship and went to the United States of America, where he got his Minor in Economics from University of Saint Thomas, 2009. His also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Peace studies from University of Thomas in 2009.
He studied his Masters of Law, Legal studies from Regent University, School of Law and later a Masters of Arts in International Business from Saint Mary's University in 2013.
He is married to Adut Deng Bul from the same town he was born and they have one son together, Acuoth Dau Acuoth.

### Career

Acuoth begun his career as a columnists/ contributor in a Local News Paper in Rochester (2005-2007) and later as an Administrative Assistant for Director of Economic Department from ( 2007-2009) and managed to research in the University of Saint Thomas economics department. He later moved to SVC Patient Coordinator in Mayo Clinic in Rochester ( 2010- 2011) and as a Communication Service Analysis in Asset Marketing Service, INC. ( 2012-2013). He was also a Policy Consultant in American South Sudanese Council on Public Affairs, where he managed personnel and volunteers. ( 2009-2013).
He begun as the Legislative Assistance in Washington D.C in the U.S Congress, Representative Karen Bass office from 2016-2020. He was the Principal Advisor on African issues on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee. He provided policy guidance and operation expertise on US - Africa relations, trade, conflict analysis and food security. He updated on the African stories for the Congressional Black Caucus and interpreted complex materials and organized concise briefs.
Acuoth currently works as the Executive Director,Office of the Vice President, Gender and Youth cluster, South Sudan (Juba). He works in Policy development, Coordinating daily operations, supervise staff activities, provides strategic insights and problem- solving analysis. He offers leadership vision and intelligence in organization delivery. He is responsible for monitoring and managing projects and communication support.

#### Awards and responsibilities

President of the South Sudanese Diaspora community based in Minneapolis, 2011- current.
Founder and President, Association of South Sudan Lost Boys and Girls of Minnesota, 2006-2013.
Keynote speaker for 2007 World Global Connection Days, University Center of Rochester.