David Buchanan is the Director of Public Safety Engagement (PSE) for the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority). PSE is responsible for planning and execution of all engagements, as well as consultation and outreach to local, state, Tribal, and Federal public safety personnel and entities. Dave started at the FirstNet Authority in 2013 as the Director of Consultation. He was amongst the first 10 employees hired and designed and executed the state consultation program, resulting in 56 states and territories opting-in to FirstNet in 2017.
Dave has more than 25 years of executive and legislative branch experience, with an expertise in communications, strategic planning, program management, public affairs and public advocacy campaigns, and a focus on stakeholder collaboration and relationships. In particular, he has extensive contact and experience with public safety agencies and executives at the federal, state, local, and tribal level. Since 1997, Dave has lead programs, initiatives, and activities that are focused on supporting public safety and improving public safety communications.
