Hi, my name is

David DeBonis

I seek to explore humanity through the lens of science, culture, health, language, and storytelling.

Writer, storyteller, science communicator, researcher, journalist, linguist, and health enthusiast working across biomedical research, linguistics, health education, and evidence-informed storytelling.

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About

David DeBonis
I am a multidisciplinary writer, researcher, and storyteller interested in understanding what it means to be human in this world. My work sits at the intersection of communications, biomedical research, linguistics, health education, writing, and more. 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
August 2025 – Present
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Communicate biomedical informatics, clinical informatics, and artificial intelligence research for public and professional audiences Write and edit newsroom articles, blog posts, web content, and social media communications that translate complex research into clear stories Collaborate with researchers, healthcare workers, and scientists to explain technical work without losing its meaning or rigor Support research initiatives, events, and programs through editorial planning, visual communication, and digital publishing Lead the DBMI Wall of Software (WOS) promotional initiative, highlighting research tools and their applications across channels
English Language Arts Teacher - Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship
June 2024 - May 2026
Director of E-Commerce Operations and Product Education - Nano Bella
Oct 2021 - July 2024
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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 Department of Modern Languages
Sep 2020 - Present (Intermittent)
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Researched second language acquisition, pedagogy, phonetics, accent acquisition, course enrollment, and more.
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

Biomedical informatics research and science communication project
Science CommunicationBiomedical ResearchWriting and Journalism

Department of Biomedical Informatics

Translated biomedical informatics, clinical informatics, and AI research into accessible newsroom stories and digital content.
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Cafelytics coffee-operation data modeling project
Python Software DevelopmentData Analytics & Modeling

Cafelytics

Supported the development of a computational simulation of a coffee operation based on data collected in Guatemala.
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Person resting in grass for a natural health education article
Science CommunicationNatural Health ScienceRewilding and Ancestral Health

Synthesis Health Systems Journal

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Expertise & Tools

Research & Science Communication
Biomedical informatics, clinical informatics, AI research, health education, technical writing, journalism
Health & Human Performance
NASM-certified personal training, health coaching, movement, recovery, and sustainable behavior change
Research Methods & Computing
Python, data analysis, computational linguistics, phonetics, sequence matching, Markdown, Git
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.
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