What others say

"Janel and Kelli are like an extension of our organization — I don't know what we'd do without them! Their strategic advice on crisis management and organizational direction is invaluable, and their creative storytelling and compelling messaging helped us create an external brand from the ground up. Working with them is a pleasure." 

— OLIVIA LAHANN, NASHVILLE CHARTER COLLABORATIVE COORDINATOR

“In the Mayor’s Office, Janel was an indispensable member of my team. I could always trust that anything she was working on would be done well and quickly. She has great instincts when it comes to media strategy and communications planning, and she is a first-rate speechwriter. I appreciated her decisiveness, enthusiasm and insight as we worked on city projects together.”

— KARL DEAN, FORMER MAYOR OF NASHVILLE

“Janel’s creativity and skill make her a top-level professional in her field. Beyond communications, she can instantly strategize the right approach to solving any complicated problem. The decisions we made affected more than 86,000 kids and 11,000 employees, not to mention the city at large. It was high-pressure work. But I could always count on Janel to keep us focused on what really mattered.”

— JESSE REGISTER, FORMER DIRECTOR OF METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

"Sweet Christmas, this is fantastic! The report we produced captures everything I'd hoped it would say and presents the work we do perfectly. Kelli and Janel were great partners in understanding our mission and helping shape our goals for the project. They gave us key strategic direction in framing the report to help us better understand its potential. Then they built it and positioned its release for maximum impact. They did a great job start to finish." 

— JOE BASS, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF TENNESSEE BOARD MEMBER

“You won't find a more thoughtful, agile, and responsive communications professional than Janel Lacy. She consistently provides strategic guidance and creative solutions to authentically engage our stakeholders. She also excels at tactical support and thrives on putting plans into action. Most importantly, she shares a deep belief in our vision to create a more just and equitable society. Janel is a trusted and critical part of our team and we are a stronger organization thanks to her partnership and service.”

— CHRIS MURPHY, CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, ROCKETSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

"We know our work is changing lives, but we've always struggled to describe our services and the long-term benefits of our programs in a way that funders, partners, and potential clients can fully understand. We now have a messaging framework and a strategic communications plan that has filled in so many gaps for how we conduct outreach as an organization. It's truly a roadmap for elevating our profile." 

— KATHERINE SNYDER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER FOR NURTURE THE NEXT

“Kelli counseled our organization through its first leadership transition since its founding, and was instrumental in making the process seamless. Her strategic advice helped us navigate a pivotal moment, honoring the legacy of the organization while also casting a vision for the future. I would highly recommend Kelli to anyone looking for thoughtful communications support and strategic guidance."

— ASHLEY SCHMIDT, SENIOR DIRECTOR, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS, PIE NETWORK

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