T.R. Straub is an accomplished Co-Leader of the Corporate Affairs and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practices, based in Washington, D.C. He has over a decade of experience advising clients on corporate communications, public affairs, and government relations. He specializes in handling Chief Communications Officer, Chief Government Relations Officer, and Chief DEI Officer roles for corporations, nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions. Straub's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Leadership Studies from the University of Richmond and a Master's degree in Teaching, Social Studies from The Johns Hopkins University.

Before his current role at Russell Reynolds Associates, Straub was a Senior Vice President, Vice President, Director, Senior Associate, and Associate at Heyman Associates. He was also a Recruitment Director at Teach for America and a Teach For America Corps Member at Baltimore City Public Schools. His well-rounded professional experience is a testament to his expertise in leadership advisory and search.