Nick Dagostino

About Nick Dagostino

As a Director at TrailRunner International, a strategic communications and public relations consulting agency, I leverage my strong background in technology, policy, and media to help clients navigate complex communications challenges. With over a decade of experience across multiple industries, my core competencies include strategic communications, policy communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and emerging technologies. I develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that span policy advocacy, crisis management, executive messaging, and thought leadership. My work involves crafting narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, from policymakers and regulators to industry leaders and the general public. I\'ve led media relations efforts for high-profile product launches, policy initiatives, and corporate announcements, ensuring clear and impactful messaging across various channels. My experience includes managing policy communications and stakeholder engagement for Meta\'s Reality Labs, focusing on emerging technologies like AR, AI, and the Metaverse. I\'ve led large-scale communications campaigns and advanced policy objectives in areas such as privacy, content moderation, and responsible innovation. Throughout my career, I\'ve delivered successful communications strategies that not only meet business objectives but also create social impact and raise awareness of crucial issues. My approach is guided by curiosity, integrity, optimism, and a commitment to leaving a positive impact. I\'m grateful for the incredible people I\'ve worked with who have shaped my professional journey, and I aim to continue advancing my career while staying true to these principles and helping to \"leave it better than I found it.\"

Experience

1. Director

   Trailrunner International

   Feb 2023 — Present · NY, US

   At TrailRunner International, I develop and oversee strategic communications campaigns for a diverse global client base, including leading companies in tech (AI, social media, content streaming), private equity and capital markets, renewable fuels, REITs, and more. My work spans policy communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement, risk analysis, and crisis response. I focus on enhancing executive visibility and thought leadership, often conducting spokesperson training to sharpen messaging.Working with clients across the US, UAE, Japan, and China, I navigate complex policy and business environments to align communications with client objectives. In this role, I lead teams of associates and analysts across multiple countries, guiding our collective efforts to craft executive messaging, op-eds, and position papers on critical industry issues, while building relationships with key influencers from media to government officials. Throughout these efforts, I ensure our teams are coordinated and are delivering high-quality work across multiple client accounts.Providing strategic counsel to C-suite executives is a core part of my role, particularly on communication strategies for launches, litigation, and corporate decisions. By assessing emerging trends, I shape proactive communication strategies by skating to where the puck is going, working closely with legal and policy teams to articulate complex issues clearly for diverse audiences.

Education

• Oakland Community College

  Associate's degree, Business/Commerce, General

  2006 — 2008

• King's University College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Social Justice and Peace

  2008 — 2012

• University of Toronto

  Master's degree, Munk School of Global Affairs

  2013 — 2015