Bringing Mental Health Out of the Shadows for Black Youth and Families
"Every young person deserves to feel seen. To feel heard. To feel valued. And every young person should know this truth — you do not have to carry everything on your own."
Suicide rates among Black youth ages 10–24 rose 36.6% between 2018 and 2021. The silence has to end.
Dave Huddleston writes about what’s happening, why it matters, and what we can do together.
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The Fix Nonprofit Boards Keep Skipping
Most nonprofits have a programming committee. Far fewer have defined what it's actually supposed to do. That gap is costing them more than they realize. Ryan Roemerman breaks down the two structural models that work, and the one question every executive director should be asking their board chair.
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The Crisis Is Over. The Real Work Starts Now.
The moment a crisis ends, most organizations exhale and move on — and that instinct is exactly what leaves them vulnerable the next time. Lori Geary breaks down the post-crisis debrief questions every leadership team needs to answer before the lessons disappear.
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The Prepared Leader: Why Crisis Communication Is a C-Suite Discipline, Not a Media Function
When a crisis goes public, the narrative window is already closing — and the organizations that survive with their reputations intact didn't get lucky. They prepared. Here's the framework every C-suite leader should have in place before anyone knows their name will be in a headline.
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The Co-Design Imperative: Why Solving With Communities Outperforms Solving For Them
The most effective public health campaigns aren't designed in conference rooms — they're co-created with the people who know the terrain. Brian Tolleson on why "nothing for the people without the people" isn't just a principle, it's the most practical strategy available for complex community work.
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Wendy Tiegreen Honored with Georgia’s BHSC Paladin Award
Lexicon Strategies partner Wendy White Tiegreen has been named the recipient of the 2026 Behavioral Health Services Coalition (BHSC) Paladin Award.
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Partner Spotlight: Lisa Benjamin Recognized as Community Builder
As Atlanta speeds through one of the largest redevelopment cycles in its history, few figures can claim to have shaped more directly the way that growth translates into public value than Lisa Benjamin can.
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Public Trust Is Built Long Before the Headlines
Public trust in policing is rarely built during a crisis. By the time a major incident occurs, most people have already formed an opinion about a department, its leadership, and its intentions. That belief is shaped by what they have seen and heard over time, not by a single press conference or statement issued under pressure.
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NAPA and Google Issue Report on AI’s Local Impact, Advised by Lexicon Partner Lisa Benjamin
NAPA and Google’s new report on AI and local economies features guidance from Lexicon Strategies partner Lisa Y. Benjamin.
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Lexicon Partner Wendy Tiegreen Honored with NASHP Academy Award for Leadership and Innovation in Behavioral Health
Wendy Tiegreen honored nationally and in Georgia for her leadership in behavioral health and Medicaid policy
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In the Face of Tariffs and Growing Global Trade Tensions, Two Firms Partner with a Solution: Build Better, Sturdier Bridges—and Build Them in the South
In an era suddenly marked by rising tariffs and increased volatility in global commerce, two firms with Southern roots and global ambition are joining forces to offer a smarter, more sustainable path forward. Today, Lexicon Strategies and Connexion South announced their strategic partnership—united by shared founders and a shared vision to deepen economic ties between the American South, Southern Europe, Latin America, and beyond.
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The Strategic Edge: Where Policy Meets Public Perception
In an era where a single tweet can shape public opinion and policy decisions, companies can no longer afford to separate public affairs from public relations. Forward-thinking organizations are recognizing that these once-separate functions deliver their greatest value when strategically unified under one roof.
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Finding Your Voice: The Power of Passion and Storytelling
Finding your voice is a journey of self-discovery and connection—one that transforms not only how you communicate but how others understand and engage with you. Storytelling isn’t just about words; it’s about clarity, confidence, and the power of sharing your truth.
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Communications Leader Sarah Weston Joins Lexicon Strategies as Partner
Sarah Weston, APR, a senior communications executive with proven success in strategic public relations, has joined Lexicon Strategies as Partner.
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The Path Forward: Collaboration To Foster Innovative Solutions Homelessness
A cross-sector coalition of government, business, non-profits, and philanthropy can create transformative solutions when it comes to the homeless crisis.
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Wendy Tiegreen Featured in Article on How Peer Support Can Bridge Gaps in Rural Mental Health But Faces Workforce Challenges
The Libraries for Health program has demonstrated the potential of peer support specialists in addressing rural mental health needs in Central Texas, but low compensation and uncertain funding threaten the sustainability of these critical roles as the program nears its conclusion.
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The Importance of Media Training for Government and Business Leaders
Effective communication is a cornerstone of leadership, particularly for city leaders who serve as the face of their communities.
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Behavioral Health Leader Wendy White Tiegreen Joins Lexicon Strategies as Partner
Wendy White Tiegreen, a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health policy and finance, has joined Lexicon Strategies as Partner.
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Lexicon Strategies and MMI Win Silver Anthem Award for Peer Advocate Program
Lexicon Strategies is proud to announce that the Money Management International (MMI) Peer Advocate Program has been awarded a Silver Anthem Award in the Campaign - Non-Profit category.
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Celebrating Success: Lexicon Client MMI Named Finalist for Anthem Awards
Lexicon Strategies is proud to announce that our partners at Money Management International (MMI) have been honored as finalists in the 4th Annual Anthem Awards.
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