Kristine Erickson

Senior Communications Associate

Kristine Erickson is a Senior Communications Associate at Marathon Strategies, where she focuses on external communications, reputation management, and executive visibility for organizations operating in highly regulated and consumer-facing industries.  

Her expertise spans corporate and crisis communications, public affairs, media relations, and digital strategy. Kristine has worked with Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing fintech firms, healthcare systems, trade associations, and nonprofits, helping leaders navigate complex regulatory, policy, and public health environments. She specializes in translating nuanced issues – ranging from sustainability and emerging technologies to healthcare policy and consumer safety – into clear, compelling narratives that build trust and credibility with key audiences.  

Kristine brings experience managing high-stakes communications initiatives, developing executive messaging and thought leadership, and securing national and tier-one media coverage across print, digital, and broadcast outlets. Prior to her current role, she supported public affairs and advocacy efforts at a bipartisan lobbying firm in Washington, D.C., where she contributed to legislative communications and coalition-based campaigns. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Tennessee, where she double majored in Public Relations and Political Science, and is currently pursuing her MBA part-time at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Based in Chicago, Kristine is an avid reader and live music enthusiast, interests that mirror her passion for storytelling and creativity.