Ed Parkinson

Edward Parkinson currently serves as a Board Member at the IJIS Institute and as President - Public Sector at RapidSOS since May 2022. Previously, Edward held the position of Chief Executive Officer at the First Responder Network Authority from July 2013 to May 2022, where responsibilities included deploying the United States' public safety broadband network. Edward also has experience in external affairs and government relations through roles at the FirstNet Authority and the United States House of Representatives. Additionally, Edward's educational background includes a Certificate in Leadership in an Exponentially Changing World from the MIT Sloan School of Management and multiple degrees in International Relations from Georgetown University and the University of the Witwatersrand.