Dave Dias is the first Christian board member of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM, the U.S.-based fundraising organization for MAGEN DAVID ADOM, Israel’s Red Cross and national emergency medical services. MAGEN DAVID ADOM has nearly 33,000 EMTs and paramedics with 30,000 of them unpaid volunteers. The organization receives no government funding for its day-to-day operations and relies on donations for support.

“I am honored to join the board of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM,” Dias said. “MAGEN DAVID ADOM runs toward calamity in order to save lives, which reflects my own heart to step into the void to provide help and healing to those in need.

“Standing with Israel is also a natural outcome of my biblical hope in God’s purposes for this world. I’m very excited to support MAGEN DAVID ADOM and its mission.”

Dias started Foundations of Freedom in 2019 with the goal of transforming hearts and minds, restoring the promise of America. He also founded Insurance Thought Leadership, a think tank serving as a catalyst for the risk management and insurance industry. In 2010, he co-founded TrinityFirst Almond Company, which later became Trinitas Partners, one of the largest almond operations in the U.S.

Dias began his career as a Merced, California police officer, where he was a member of the Federal Narcotics & Violent Crimes Task Force and SWAT Team. From 1991-1995, he was a member of the Merced City Council and sat as mayor pro tempore. In 1995, he founded the Time Out Conference, a Silicon Valley-based group of C-suite leaders focused on philanthropic activities. Time Out became a dynamic, national network and international movement.

He has served on the boards of Azusa Pacific University, the National Alliance for Suicide Prevention, and Bayside Church in Granite Bay, California.

“We are thankful for Dave Dias and his commitment to Israel and community service,” said Catherine Reed, AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM chief executive officer. “When Dave sees a need, he fills the need. He is a person with tremendous initiative whose energy and insights will greatly benefit MAGEN DAVID ADOM.”