David is the COO of the GVAA, a voice actor, rates & performance coach, co-creator of the GVAA Rate Guide, and one of the industry’s foremost advocates and thought leaders. His focus is rates & negotiation, AI guardrails and protections, current industry events, voice actor value, and mindful practices to run a business from a place of abundance and authority. David is a passionate advocate for voice actors, supporting their journey through voiceover and life. He’s had the pleasure of educating the industry through the GVAA, coaching, webinars, podcasts, and speaking at conferences such as VO Atlanta , eVOcation, and V.O. North.

David currently serves as an Administrative Board Member for NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors) as well as a contributing founding member of UVA (United Voice Artists).

As a voice actor, David has worked across various genres since 2015 with brands like Nike, Microsoft, Humana, SoCal Edison, Kay Jewelers, Trading.com, Mercedes, Duke Energy, and many more!

You can see more of David's work on his website
www.davidtoback.com

David's journey to GVAA:

Originally a student of GVAA, David was mentored by Cristina Milizia. After receiving rates advice and resources from her to quote his first direct marketing job, he created a personal rate guide that became the foundation for the GVAA Rate Guide.

David joined the GVAA staff in 2016 after working with Cristina to develop and introduce the first version of the GVAA Rate Guide. In the years since, he’s grown to become the main driver of the organization’s growth and development, now serving as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for managing all aspects of the academy.