Second Vice President David Cohen
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Cohen has served San Jose’s District 4 since 2020 and has devoted nearly two decades to public service. He spent 14 years on the Berryessa Union School District Board, where he launched dual-immersion Mandarin programs, expanded mental health services, and moved schools to solar energy. He also served six years on the San Jose Library Commission, advocating for longer library hours and new branches. Cohen is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum and a member of San Jose Downtown Rotary.
In addition to his public service, Cohen has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley. He spent 21 years in Silicon Valley managing advanced engineering teams, holds 10 patents, and has published numerous technical papers. His expertise in data analysis, modeling, and leadership informs his work in city government.