David DeSantos

As a consultant with Stand & Deliver, David partners with leaders in AI and tech at companies like Cisco, Microsoft, and Google, using an empathetic approach to narrative storytelling to drive powerful and meaningful conversations. Known for creating connections that shape impactful communication, he helps clients craft narratives that resonate deeply, enabling them to lead with authenticity and purpose.

David brings over a decade of experience coaching high-level professionals and creatives in unlocking their full communicative potential. As a Master Teacher at BGB Studios, he has helped individuals sharpen their presence, find their voice, and develop compelling storytelling skills. His work extends beyond business and performance, with more than ten years of experience mentoring young writers through Young Storytellers, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering students through storytelling.

David’s expertise lies in the intersection of communication, performance, and leadership—helping clients move from delivering information to creating engagement that inspires action.

Based in Los Angeles with his wife and son, David is also an accomplished actor with recurring roles on Animal Kingdom, The Rookie, and Roswell: New Mexico. He currently stars as Rodrigo Sanchez on CBS’s S.W.A.T.