Jal David – Board Member

Jal David is the Manager of Settlement and Youth Services at Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas), where he brings over eight years of experience supporting people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Born in South Sudan and raised in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, Jal resettled in Australia more than 20 years ago. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Social Work from the University of Tasmania.

Jal is a passionate advocate for social justice, with a focus on education, employment, advocacy, and community engagement. His work is deeply informed by his lived experience and driven by a commitment to equity and inclusion. Beyond his professional role, Jal serves as Vice-President of the South Sudanese Community Association and is a founding member of the Black Scorpions Tasmania. A devoted father of three, he is a tireless community organiser dedicated to empowering multicultural communities and building a more inclusive Tasmania.