Heavenly Father, we pray that you would bless MLA David Shepherd today. Thank you for his heart to serve and help people. We ask that you would fill him with wisdom and understanding in all that he does. Protect him, and fill him with your peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
David Shepherd was elected in 2015 and again on April 16, 2019. Prior to his election, Mr. Shepherd worked in the communications field as a communications adviser and writer for organizations such as the North Edge Business Association, the city of Edmonton and the government of Alberta. Before his career in communications, Mr. Shepherd held a variety of employment positions such as taxpayer services agent and salesperson in support of his work as a musician and studio engineer. He holds diplomas in music performance and in live sound recording from MacEwan University. He also has a bachelor of arts in professional communications from Royal Roads University, where he received the Royal Roads University chancellor’s award in 2014. Mr. Shepherd leads an active lifestyle in Edmonton. He is an avid cyclist and has volunteered for the Edmonton Bike Coalition as a spokesperson and organizer. He also enjoys live music, film and playing the piano.