David Rossi has been actively involved teaching, counseling and mentoring youth for the past 17 years. His award winning approach has led dedicated teams to achieve national recognition and a high level of success working with hundreds of priority youth. Teaching common sense and critical thinking he couples his training with a variety of workshops to develop essential skills.

David has worked in all the major BC industries and hired, mentored and trained hundreds of staff. He has taught and presented worldwide, built and sailed a boat across the pacific with his children, developed adventure outdoor programs for people with disabilities, climbed mountains, taught skiing internationally and cycled extensively. He is currently producing a documentary about teaching critical thinking to youth.

David is an engaging speaker who uses humour and stories to challenge and motivate his audience. He is passionate about helping youth become more effective

David operates "Common Sense Center" delivering training, workshops and programs locally and internationally. By developing tools and techniques he assists managers, staff, parents and teachers, with common sense issues and businesses with training and service workshops.

Some of his other achievements include:

- North Okanagan Brain Injury Society (NOSBIS) Board member at large
- Diploma Business Administration – BCIT
- Special Needs Worker Certificate – Okanagan College
- Certified Career Development Practitioner –BC Career Development Association
- Manager EMPLOY Program – Youth Employment program: Community Futures North Okanagan
- Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance – Level 3
- Canadian Ski Coaches Federation – Level 2

Some recent presentations include:

- Ministry of Children and Family Development – Staff training
- Ministry of Housing and Social Development – Staff Training
- Shifting Directions Conference- Presenter 2008, 2009
- Community Futures North Okanagan- In house training 2002-2011
- Police Victim Services of BC- Presenter 2007
- Career Development Conference- 10th Anniversary: Celebrating our Success-Building our Future 2007
- Career Development Conference-Welcoming the World: A Global Face in a Global Place 2010
- British Columbia School Counsellors Association 2010-2011