Testimonials
Michael Botticelli
7th Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy, The White House
"David was able to immediately step in and contribute to advancing the priorities of President Obama’s drug policy agenda by offering ideas and strategies that provided for more creative programming and outreach to our various stakeholders. For someone who was also new to the policy field, David was able to interpret and absorb complex policies and legislation to brief senior leadership on trending issues. David took every assignment – big or small– and delivered his best work possible. David has a bright future ahead of him and I am very much looking forward to observing his trajectory."
Leon Rodriguez
4th Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security
"Overseeing an agency of 19,000 employees is no small task. As Director, the team you surround yourself with can make or break that experience and is essential to fulfilling the mission we set out to execute each and every day. I could lean on David to execute very complex and sensitive projects surrounding priorities of the Administration within a limited amount of time, without a drop in quality. To add, it is no secret that we encountered many tough days in immigration policy, but David displayed an uncommon composure throughout these tumultuous times - reminding me of some of the most seasoned officials that I have met in my career. Seeing David continue to grow into the professional he is today has truly been one of the special honors of my tenure as Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services."
Mary Lou Leary
Former Deputy Director, Office of Policy, Research and Budget, Office of National Drug Control Policy, The White House
"I had the pleasure of having David "attached at my hip" as a trusted advisor during my time at ONDCP. David was charged with drafting my talking points for public address, coordinating the priorities of the office on my behalf, and representing me at internal and external engagements. With so much on his plate all the time, David never failed to deliver quality work. His proven writing ability and emotional intelligence ensured my speeches were on point and that the message resonated with the audience I was addressing. In my years as a federal prosecutor, non-profit executive, and government executive, I have not seen anyone more committed to enhancing the mission of our field."
David K. Mineta
Momentum for Mental Health, CEO and Former Deputy Director for Demand Reduction, The White House
"From June 2010 to August 2015, I was Deputy Director for the White House Drug Policy Office’s domestic demand reduction efforts. My staff and I were lead in developing and implementing the Administration’s public health approach to drug policy reform, thereby ending an over reliance on criminal justice only solutions to reduce demand. In 2014, I hired David Adeleye as my special assistant. Although it was his first job out of college, he had an impressive background in undergraduate led research. He was enthusiastic and thoughtful. He displayed a strong integrity to the reform mission of our office, and he like many of us had his own personal experiences related to the dearth of prevention, treatment, and recovery options in historically underserved communities. He was a great hire, who performed very well across an unusually varied set of job duties, which included policy research and development, Federal interagency coordination, external stakeholder engagement, Presidential event advance, and event staffing for me. Because of his performance, we expanded his portfolio and he rose to every single challenge. David is one of the most driven and humble young leaders I have met, a combination that often does not marry well. Fortunately, he is exceptional."
Eddie Melton
Indiana State Senator and Former Candidate for Governor of Indiana
