David Tolleson

Vice President, Strategic Alliances

David Tolleson is Vice President-Strategic Alliances for Global Down Syndrome Foundation, the world’s leading Down syndrome medical and research advocacy organization. David oversees GLOBAL’s Membership Programs, the award-winning Down Syndrome WorldTM magazine, and multiple existing and new strategic alliances.

Previously, he served 19 years as Executive Director of the National Down Syndrome Congress, where he oversaw the organization’s advocacy and education work, including the world’s largest convention for people with Down syndrome, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Tolleson was elected to three terms on the Roswell, Georgia City Council and before that was Chief Operating Officer of Southern Druggists, Inc.

David and his wife have two adult children, including one with autism.

David can be reached at dtolleson@globaldownsyndrome.org.