Brian Toolan

Brian Toolan serves as Vice President, Global Public Safety at Everbridge, Inc., where he leads public safety strategy and the development of emerging technology solutions ecosystems that support critical event management. Since joining Everbridge in 2016, following his retirement from public service with the State of Connecticut, Brian has held roles of increasing responsibility, applying deep expertise across public warning, emergency communications, threat and risk intelligence, and people safety. Brian has served on several working groups with the FCC and FEMA Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) on improving the capabilities of emergency communication in the United States. Prior to Everbridge, Brian completed a 25-year career with the Connecticut Department of Public Safety, culminating as Operations Chief. In that role, he directed statewide emergency and disaster response operations and led continuity of operations planning, including workplace safety for state employees and executive protection measures. He also managed the State’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, where he developed extensive experience coordinating searches for missing persons, including children, individuals on the autism spectrum, and people living with dementia.

Brian’s commitment to inclusion and child safety began early through his volunteer work with Camp Shriver from ages 13 to 18. Founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Camp Shriver is an inclusive summer program that brings together youth with and without disabilities to participate in camp activities side by side. That experience reinforced for Brian the importance of understanding the unique safety risks faced by children with disabilities and the need for rapid, informed response when a child goes missing. A consistent advocate for those unable to advocate for themselves, particularly children with autism, Brian works to help first responders better understand these challenges and prepare to achieve stronger outcomes, emphasizing time-critical decision-making and early assessment of nearby water hazards.