About Me

I’m a strategic communicator who connects public services to the people they impact. I grew up in a family of public servants, which shaped how I see my work: infrastructure policy only works when people understand it.

I've worked for government agencies and nonprofits in transportation and energy, leading awareness campaigns and digital strategies to help communities participate in the systems shaping their daily lives.

What I do

    • Message development

    • Media relations

    • Thought leadership

    • Crisis communications

    • Social media content and strategy

    • Community management

    • Email marketing

    • Newsletter development

    • Grassroots mobilization

    • Public education campaigns

    • Event strategy

    • Stakeholder engagement

Recent impact

  • Helped defeat five proposed state laws.

  • Drove 7,000+ visitors to a housing resource page, connected 30+ families to legal assistance, and ranked a county official as a top Google search result.

  • Contributed to the passage of a public transit ballot measure with a 19% margin.

  • Brought 300+ people to public events through a civic engagement campaign.

  • Raised $6,900 and increased donations by 460% in two months.

  • Generated $12,000+ in event revenue and 60+ signups.

Testimonials

  • “His role as both the organizer and spokesperson for our Dayton chapter garnered the highest attendance at a premier chapter meeting in our organization’s history. I have no doubt that he will bring the same level of dedication, passion, and excellence to any future endeavor.”

    Beth Russell, Communications Director at All Aboard Ohio

  • “He very quickly learned the details of our messaging and mission, and translated our objectives into eye-catching social-media posts. Our traffic and views have responded in kind.”

    Jim Mathews, President and CEO at Rail Passengers Association

  • “Lenny is a highly professional, motivated, and talented employee who contributed meaningfully to the success of our Office. His knowledge and enthusiasm for public affairs and communication resulted in tangible improvements to our social media reach during the short term of his internship.”

    Rachel McNamara, Senior Advisor at the Department of Energy

  • “Within his time at TCI he revolutionized our media/PR digital presence with the design and launch of the TCI Press Room. His project management of a co-branded pitch to the American Red Cross impressed senior leadership.”

    Meagan Cooper, Director of Marketing Communications at The Climate Initiative

My awards

  • Issued by University of Dayton, May 2025.

    Awarded to a student who demonstrated exceptional commitment to academics, leadership, and community engagement as a communication major. 

  • Issued by Rail Passengers Association, January 2025.

    Recognized as the organization’s top intern for my digital strategy that engaged 46,000+ supporters of public transit and passenger rail nationwide.

  • Issued by WayUp and Yello, August 2024.

    Honored as the inaugural recipient of the 101 Award and named to the Top 100 Interns of 2024 list, recognizing interns who exemplify creativity and leadership with lasting impact.