David Christian is the Senior Director of Government Relations for the Cleveland Clinic Florida Region, responsible for advocacy strategies and government relations activities. With a 30-year career in public affairs, advocacy, legislative, and regulatory affairs, he has held roles including Congressional aide, public affairs consultant, regulatory leader for Verizon Communications, Vice President of Government Affairs at the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and Director of Government Affairs for AdventHealth. Based in Lake Mary, Florida, he is married with two adult children and enjoys traveling and golf.