Natalie Choate has a long history in Texas politics, media and communications. In a previous life, she worked two legislative sessions in the Texas Capitol, served as government relations coordinator for Trinity Industries, completed Annie's List Campaign School, and was both a political fundraiser and campaign consultant. Natalie started with The Texas Tribune in January 2011 and has held multiple positions, including assistant director of development, director of media relations and partnerships, and most recently director of marketing and communications. She is a University of Texas alumna and a Leadership Austin Essentials graduate, and she once rode a bike from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska, for the charitable organization Texas 4000 for Cancer.