About Me
I come from a family of public servants, so working on issues that matter has always just made sense. For me, communication has always been the way in — making policy feel personal, turning complicated ideas into something people understand, and helping organizations reach the people who need to hear from them.
I’ve built content that’s grown communities, driven turnout, and made people care about issues that don’t always trend. I’ve worked with nonprofits and public agencies to raise visibility around infrastructure, energy, health, and equity. No matter the issue, the goal’s the same: make it feel real and engaging.
Good causes deserve attention, and I help them get it.
Where I work
I’m an Account Coordinator at Sachs Media, a nationally recognized leader in strategic communications and public affairs. I help develop and execute communications strategies for nonprofit and corporate clients across industries like clean energy, transportation, and law. My work includes crafting press releases, op-eds, advocacy emails, creating social media content, coordinating media outreach, planning campaigns, and engaging legislators on key national issues to drive impact and visibility.
What I do
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Messaging matters. It shapes public opinion, builds credibility, and moves issues forward. I’ve helped nonprofits, coalitions, and public agencies get their stories in front of the right people — from reporters to policymakers. Whether it's securing media coverage, building a campaign narrative, or writing for an audience, I focus on driving real results with the people that matter.
My skills:
Message and narrative development
Media relations
Thought leadership
Crisis communications and rapid response
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Strong digital work meets people where they are, and makes them want to stay. I’ve led content strategies across social, websites, and newsletters that drive action and grow communities. My focus is on making digital content that feels personal, timely, and easy to engage with, whether it’s a quick post or a full campaign.
My skills:
Social media content and strategy
Community management
Email marketing
Newsletter development
Multi-channel content strategy
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I help organizations make complex issues feel local and actionable. Whether it’s promoting a federal agency’s public participation efforts or creating campaigns to increase turnout and support for national infrastructure issues, I focus on reaching the right audiences with messaging that sticks. I’ve led multi-channel outreach that builds awareness, boosts participation, and makes public-facing work more accessible.
My skills:
Grassroots mobilization
Public education campaigns
Event and attendance strategy
Coalition-building
Stakeholder engagement
Where I’ve done it
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I have worked in government communications at the local, state, and federal levels, helping agencies and elected officials communicate complex policies to the public. My experience includes media relations, community outreach, and crafting clear, accessible messaging to engage diverse audiences.
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I have developed and executed communication strategies for multiple nonprofit organizations, using social media, email campaigns, and media outreach to amplify advocacy efforts. My expertise includes content creation, digital storytelling, and analytics-driven strategies to grow engagement and influence public conversations.
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I've worked in transportation advocacy for several nonprofit organizations, focusing on expanding mobility options from walking to passenger trains. My work has included crafting messaging strategies, running social media campaigns, and coordinating press outreach to build public and legislative support for better transit and passenger rail.
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I have been a part of the environmental movement since my career began at the start of college, focusing on issues of politics, youth action, and programming around climate and the environment. My work has involved mobilizing communities, shaping digital content strategies, and developing messaging that connects environmental issues to broader social and economic concerns.
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I've worked for the federal agency in charge of regulating the movement of energy across state lines and have worked on advocacy at the state level on energy issues. My experience includes regulatory communications, public education on energy policies, and engagement strategies that bridge the gap between policymakers and grassroots advocates.
What I’ve won for it
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Issued by Rail Passengers Association, January 2025.
Recognized as the top intern at the Rail Passengers Association for my service to the association and work on digital content and strategy to engage supporters of passenger rail and public transit across the country, specifically my engagement of 46,000+ supporters on social media, increasing web traffic by 10%, and garnering 4,000+ direct messages and comments from supporters, giving the association a new lifeline to their supporters online.
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Issued by WayUp and Yello, August 2024.
The first-ever recipient of the 101 Award from the WayUp Top 100 Intern awards. This award is given to an intern who exemplifies scrappiness and resiliency, and recognizes the true impact of future leaders.
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Issued by Ohio Campus Compact, April 2024.
The award is designed to recognize and honor undergraduate students for their outstanding leadership and contributions to community service or service-learning on their campus and within their community. These students represent the next generation of civic leaders and problem solvers.
What people are saying
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“With minimal hours available and in a short space of time, Lenny took our company's social media presence and grew it rapidly, using organic content only. He jumped right into understanding the business, our market, our voice, and creating content that represents us and resonates with our clients.”
Sam Plester, Chief Executive Officer at Mission Brands Consulting
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“He picks up complex concepts quickly — a critical skill in government work — and knows how to take initiative. He has great project management skills and is able to intuitively lead projects like marketing campaigns with little instruction.”
Mike Brill, Communications and Community Engagement Manager at Montgomery County Auditor's Office
My impact