Stephanie Kirijan Cooper, a senior executive with experience leading corporate strategy, public relations and sustainability in the energy sector, has joined Lexicon Strategies as Partner.
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Every major public health challenge of the past two decades has been met with the same initial response: more information. More pamphlets, more PSAs, more websites, more social posts. And yet rates of untreated depression, substance use disorders, and chronic stress continue to climb, not for lack of awareness, but in spite of it. The public knows. Knowing, it turns out, is not the hard part.
The real challenge in behavioral health communications is not producing better content—it is designing the bridge between information and action. That bridge has to be built on a precise understanding of where your audience actually is in their readiness to change, not where you hope they are, and not where the campaign timeline assumes they should be.
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"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.
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.
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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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 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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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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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 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’s new report on AI and local economies features guidance from Lexicon Strategies partner Lisa Y. Benjamin.
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Wendy Tiegreen honored nationally and in Georgia for her leadership in behavioral health and Medicaid policy
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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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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 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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Sarah Weston, APR, a senior communications executive with proven success in strategic public relations, has joined Lexicon Strategies as Partner.
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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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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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Effective communication is a cornerstone of leadership, particularly for city leaders who serve as the face of their communities.
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Wendy White Tiegreen, a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health policy and finance, has joined Lexicon Strategies as Partner.
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