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David Thompson, DBA

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Director, VHA ORD Research Volunteer Program at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

David Thompson is a detail-oriented and tenacious leader serving as the Director of the VHA Research Repositories Program. A 30-year U. S. Air Force veteran with a Doctorate in Business Administration, he specializes in strategic planning and change management, focusing on large-scale healthcare operations and team building for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

He is a dedicated advocate for improving veteran healthcare through research participation.

As a veteran himself, he is now leading the national effort to create a modernized connection between VA Research and veteran volunteers.

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Experience
47 Years
Current Role
Director, VHA ORD Research Volunteer Program
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Veteran Research
He directs the VHA's national program to connect veteran volunteers with research opportunities that matter to them, aiming to improve veteran healthcare and well-being.
Healthcare Operations
His career includes over 12 years as Director of Research Operations for the Phoenix VA and 30 years in Healthcare Administration with the USAF.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Director, VHA ORD Research Volunteer Program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
1-2010 - 1-2022
Director, Research Operations/Administrative Officer
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
9-2008 - 12-2009
Patient Safety Program Manager
General Dynamics Information Technology
2-2005 - 7-2008
CMSgt -Healthcare Administration
USAF
7-1978 - 7-2008
Healthcare Administration
USAF
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VHA Office of Research and Development Research Volunteer Program – Presentation by David Thompson, DBA. Featured in VA.gov (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
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Education
2011 - 2015
Doctorate Business Administration
Argosy University
2004 - 2007
Master of Arts
Chapman University
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