Ali served as a White House Fellow during President Barack Obama’s administration, whereas she worked closely with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano as a counterterrorism adviser, assisting in bi-lateral negotiations on behalf of the U.S. Government. Following her service as a White House Fellow, she served in Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam’s administration as Assistant Commissioner for Economic and Community Development. She may be reached at samar.ali@bassberry.com.