Ryan Roemerman

“It’s not just policy, it’s practice. It’s not just profit, it’s people. Communicating this sets your organization up for lasting success.”

Ryan Roemerman is a partner at Lexicon Strategies, leading communications, public policy, and business development for clients ranging from the Atlanta Braves to the American Medical Association Foundation. Known for turning bold ideas into actionable strategies, Ryan specializes in shaping public affairs initiatives and crafting narratives that drive change and deliver results.

He began his career co-founding a nonprofit that helped pass safe school and civil rights laws by helping young people tell their stories and motivating public and political action. He then launched a national campaign in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education and the White House focused on creating supportive learning environments, and developed a certification program to help schools build their capacity. The program started in Iowa, served as a model in Oregon, and was replicated in Washington, D.C., with support from the U.S. Department of Education, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, D.C. Office of Human Rights, and Child Trends, with funding from the National Institute of Justice.

Ryan went on to manage communications and public policy for Out Leadership, a global business advising firm, and served as a long-time consultant to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights as the founding executive director of their LGBTQ Institute. Additionally, Ryan served as senior strategist and director of innovation, helping refine The Center’s leadership and advocacy efforts.

Throughout his career, Ryan has utilized partnerships, relationship building, and research to create policies and practices that change lives; campaigns that focus on coalition development and storytelling to amplify messaging; and tactical insights to help organizations thrive.

Based in Atlanta, Ryan has served on a variety of nonprofit boards, including youthSpark, The Alliance Theater Advisory Board, and as Well-Being Effectiveness Impact Area Advisor for the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Most recently, he co-chaired the Mayor’s Inaugural LGBTQ Advisory Board, and currently serves on the Grant Wood National Advisory Board. Ryan is a graduate of the University of Iowa.

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