Trisha McDonell

Trisha McDonell is a seasoned communications professional with a robust background in crisis management and brand marketing. Currently serving as the Director of Global Issues and Crisis Communications at Expedia Group since May 2022, Trisha leads crisis communications efforts for notable brands including Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. Prior to this role, Trisha held the position of Director at NI (National Instruments), where responsibilities included launching a new brand and developing crisis management strategies. Trisha's earlier experience includes serving as Director of Public Relations and Social Media at LEGO Education, where innovative campaigns and social media best practices were implemented, as well as a foundational role as Corporate Public Relations Manager at National Instruments. Trisha began a career in communications at WE Communications as a Senior Account Executive. Trisha earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Texas A&M University.