Christopher Todd is the Founder and Executive Director of AIRT (Airborne International Response Team), the leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the use of uncrewed and autonomous technology for public safety, security, emergency services, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief (HA/DR). AIRT is the official home of the DRONERESPONDERS program, supporting over 10,000 public safety and emergency services organizations from over 85 countries around the globe, the Florida Public Safety Coordination Group (FLOGRU) supporting over 500 drone operators representing more than Florida government agencies, Drones For Good®, and AAM For GoodSM.

Mr. Todd is also the Founder and President of Airborne Response, overseeing the company’s strategic partnerships and business operations. His focus includes emergency management, disaster operations, public safety, homeland security, critical infrastructure protection, counter-UAS (C-UAS), and their combined intersection with uncrewed and autonomous systems across the air, ground, and maritime domains.

Chris a FAA-certified Remote Pilot, USCG licensed master for vessels not more than 100 gross tons, and Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) who is also serves as a command staff member of the Southeast Florida All-Hazards Incident Management Team (SE FL AHIMT), based at the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department in Florida.

He holds an Executive Master of Professional Studies (EMPS) degree in Emergency and Disaster Management from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., as well as a Certificate in Critical Infrastructure Protection from TEEX. He completed graduate coursework in crisis communications at Northwestern University and holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Drake University.