Ali Adkins is a Director at TrailRunner International based in New York, bringing more than a decade of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, and issues management to advise clients on corporate positioning, media relations, executive thought leadership, financial communications, and reputation management.

Prior to joining TrailRunner International, Ali held Director roles at Wachsman in New York, and PLUS Communications and FGS Global in Washington, D.C., serving as a key communications advisor and strategist to public and private companies, high-growth startups, industry trade groups, and advocacy organizations spanning the financial services, technology, telecommunications, media/entertainment, and sports industries, as well as emerging markets like fintech and blockchain.

Ali’s clients have included some of the world’s largest and most dynamic businesses as they undergo periods of historic change in their industries, markets, and regulatory environments. Her work has entailed high-stakes and complex situations such as M&A, regulatory action, market entry, fundraises, and executive and organizational change.

Ali holds a Bachelor of Science in political science and communications studies from the University of Kentucky. She is an avid reader, writer, and adventure-seeker who enjoys live music, sports, and quality time with her husband James and miniature dachshund Hazel.