Hi, my name is

David DeBonis

I translate research into clearer ideas, healthier decisions, and meaningful action.

Researcher, science communicator, health coach, and personal trainer working across biomedical research, linguistics, health education, and evidence-informed storytelling.

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About

David DeBonis

I am a researcher and science communicator interested in how people understand complex information and use it to change their lives. My work sits at the intersection of biomedical research, linguistics, health education, and writing.

At the Department of Biomedical Informatics at CU Anschutz, I helped communicate work in bioinformatics, clinical informatics, artificial intelligence, and research discovery. I also bring a practical health perspective as a certified personal trainer and health coach, with an interest in helping people build sustainable relationships with movement, recovery, and everyday health.

Marketing is part of my toolkit, but it is not the whole story. I use strategy, writing, data, and digital systems to make useful ideas more accessible and more actionable.

Areas of practice
  • B.A. in English Writing and Linguistics
  • M.S. in Marketing and Communications
  • Biomedical research and science communication
  • Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) and health coach
  • Technical, academic, and journalistic writing
  • Data analysis, computational research, and digital strategy

Experience

Marketing, Communications, and Events Coordinator - Department of Biomedical Informatics at CU Anschutz
June 2021 - August 2021
Director of E-Commerce Operations and Product Education - Nano Bella
Oct 2021 - July 2024
Supported the development of new initiatives in science-backed health product, emphasizing Direct to Consumer (DTC) marketing and project education efforts. Led initiatives in web development, product education, email marketing, and more.
Research Assistant - CU Denver Modern Languages
Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
Researched prescriptive and descriptive phonetics in Spanish language acquisition; transcribed audio recordings into the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) leveraging Praat; wrote python code for string parsing, sequence matching, and comparative data analysis; explored the role of language transfer, as well as explicit instruction in phonemic/phonetic acquisition in L1 English L2 Spanish speakers.
Professional Writing Consultant - CU Denver Writing Center
Aug 2018 - June 2021
Taught English writing to cross-disciplinary university students; consulted on writing across diverse genres (e.g. résumés, personal statements, literature reviews, dissertations); developed teacher-training and professional development materials; specialized in second language [writing] acquisition.

Education

Received May 2026
M.S. Marketing and Communications
University of Colorado, Denver
M.S. in Marketing with a specialization in Marketing Strategy in the 21st Century.
Received 2023
B.A. English Writing, Minor in Linguistics
University of Colorado, Denver

I received a few research grants during my undergraduate degree and presented the findings at a few research conferences:

  • What actually happens in a Writing Center? Natural Language Processing and computational analysis applied to Writing Center data to create comprehensive topic models. View Presentation
  • Efficacy of Explicit Instruction in Pronunciation and Phoneme Acquisition in First-Year English Speaking Spanish-as-a-Second-Language Students. View Presentation
  • Function over Form: The Art of Teaching Rhetorical Grammar. Colorado Wyoming Writing Center Conference. Denver, CO. 2019.

Projects

Department of Biomedical Informatics
Science Communication Biomedical Research Writing and Journalism
Department of Biomedical Informatics
Translated biomedical informatics, clinical informatics, and AI research into accessible newsroom stories and digital content.
Cafelytics
Python Software Development Data Analytics & Modeling
Cafelytics
Supported the development of a computational simulation of a coffee operation based on data collected in Guatemala.
Synthesis Health Systems Journal
Science Communication Natural Health Science Rewilding and Ancestral Health
Synthesis Health Systems Journal
Learn more about natural health, rewilding, and more.

Expertise & Tools

Health & Human Performance
NASM-certified personal training, health coaching, movement, recovery, and sustainable behavior change
Digital Strategy & Marketing
Web development, content systems, SEO, email marketing, Shopify, Klaviyo, Google Ads, and Meta Ads

Get in Touch

My inbox is always open. Whether you have a question or just want to connect, you can reach me at davidjdebonis@gmail.com.