David Altstadt

Director, Policy Campaigns at JFF

David Altstadt is a director in the Policy & Advocacy practice at JFF, where he develops nonpartisan policy solutions and builds partnerships with policymakers, practitioners, and advocates to shape national and state policies on education, workforce development, and poverty alleviation. In this role, he produces policy resources and leads programs that advise state policymakers.

He brings expertise in postsecondary education and training systems, research and policy analysis, communications, service line development, and business development. Before joining JFF full time, Altstadt worked as a consultant for JFF, the Aspen Institute, and the Working Poor Families Project.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University and a master’s degree in liberal studies with a concentration in social and public policy from Georgetown University.

2025 Back to School

David Altstadt

Director, Policy Campaigns at JFF

David Altstadt is a director in the Policy & Advocacy practice at JFF, where he develops nonpartisan policy solutions and builds partnerships with policymakers, practitioners, and advocates to shape national and state policies on education, workforce development, and poverty alleviation. In this role, he produces policy resources and leads programs that advise state policymakers.

He brings expertise in postsecondary education and training systems, research and policy analysis, communications, service line development, and business development. Before joining JFF full time, Altstadt worked as a consultant for JFF, the Aspen Institute, and the Working Poor Families Project.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University and a master’s degree in liberal studies with a concentration in social and public policy from Georgetown University.

2025 Back to School
2025 Back to School Summit
Thursday, September 11, 2025
11:00 am

Workforce Development Policy Briefing

This briefing on the workforce development policy landscape will explore key priorities and actions aiming to strengthen talent pipelines through industry-driven strategies, use of technology, and integrated service delivery. We will delve into implications and opportunities for higher education and employment ecosystems stemming from federal enactment of “Workforce Pell,” the release of the Trump Administration’s America’s Talent Strategy plan, among other actions.