David John Young is an American diplomat who was the United States Ambassador to Malawi.

[1][2] Young is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service; he was elevated to class of Minister-Counselor on January 30, 2018.

[4][5] On August 4, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Young to be the next United States Ambassador to Malawi.

[9][10] He retired on February 12, 2024, He is succeeded by Amy Diaz assumed duties as Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy until a successor is nominated by the White House.

Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, he and his wife Diane Weisz Young have two children, Paul and Sarah.