Abby Trotter

Abby Trotter is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in non-profit and industry association management, grassroots campaigns, public events, media relations, marketing, and social media.

As a partner at Hall Strategies, Abby focuses on managing associations like Life Science TN and BioTN, leading the life science industry in Tennessee encompassing biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, bio-agriculture, and biologistics.

She also collaborates with LaunchTN, aiding in building the state's startup and innovation ecosystem. Abby's diverse client portfolio includes projects with entities like TennSMART, Humanities Tennessee, and the Tennessee Economic Partnership, where she leverages her skills in communications, events, policy, lobbying, and fundraising.

Abby's expertise extends to health care and non-profits, demonstrated by her work on initiatives such as the Cover the Uninsured campaign and spearheading smoke-free workplace regulations with former Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Abby remains actively involved in community work, particularly focusing on education and social justice. She brings her commitment to various roles, including the Parent Advisory Council for Metro Nashville Public Schools and the Nashville Chamber's Education Committee.

Abby Trotter's educational background includes earning a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Her previous roles as Interim CEO at LaunchTN, Executive Director at BioTN Foundation Inc. and Life Science Tennessee, and partnerships at Hall Strategies and The Ingram Group, underscore her versatile skill set and leadership capabilities.