David C. Howse is an American academic administrator. He is the 10th president of the California College of the Arts in San Francisco.[1]
David Howse attended Bradley University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music; he then attended the New England Conservatory of Music where he graduated with a Master of Music in Vocal Performance.[1]
Prior to his appointment at CCA, he worked at the Boston Children's Chorus as the director of operations and Programs, eventually becoming executive director.[1][2]
At Emerson College, he served concurrently as the executive director of ArtsEmerson and Vice President of the Office of the Arts.[3] He also served as interim Vice President of Institutional Advancement. He helped fundraise $40 million and co-created the Boston Cultural Leaders Coalition to address equity challenges in the arts.[4]
In 2020, he was named one of the 100 most influential people in Boston by Boston magazine.[5]
The French Government awarded Howse the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in November 2023.[6]
