Trish Nicolas

As executive vice president and head of Americas for rf.engage — Ruder Finn’s Global Center of Excellence for Strategic Internal Communications — Trish Nicolas leads a team of world-class communications experts to deliver strategic solutions, inspired innovation and exceptional execution. She provides senior counsel on communications strategy, workforce challenges, executive followership, issues management and audience engagement, and conducts communications excellence training and coaching for clients. With her extensive in-house and agency experience, Nicolas is instrumental in fostering agency growth and driving thought leadership and current best practices on trends and timely topics.

Over her 35-year career, Nicolas has provided counsel to more than 200 organizations, large and small, including healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, technology pioneers, professional services, global conferences, leading incubators, award-winning agencies and Fortune 50 clients. A frequent speaker at leading industry events, she’s earned multiple communications and marketing awards and honors, including the prestigious global “Ogilvy 50” and Ragan’s Top Women in Communications Class of 2024 as a bridge builder.