Mike Lesczinski

About Mike Lesczinski

Communicator. Strategist. Education advocate. Specialties: Higher Education…

Experience

1. Director of Strategy and Communications

   Suny Charter Schools Institute

   Sep 2019 — Present · Albany, NY, US

   Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to amplify the Institute’s priorities and ensure consistent messaging across diverse audiences• Prepare speeches, presentations, and briefings for leadership while managing special projects, including strategic planning initiatives• Manage relationships with government officials and monitor proposed legislation and budget initiatives, assessing their impact on the charter school sector and briefing senior leadership and stakeholders• Cultivate strong media relationships to communicate news about the Institute and its authorized schools• Identify and prioritize critical issues, advise on risk mitigation and crisis management, and guide senior leadership through crisis communications• Participate on evaluation and renewal visits• Develop relationships within the SUNY system to maximize data and information sharing, promote student success, and explore new opportunities for collaboration• Build relationships across the statewide and national charter sector to identify partnerships and opportunities for cooperative growth• Represent the Institute at industry events, strengthening its visibility and influence

Education

• University of Rochester

  B.A., Political Science and Government, Psychology

  2000 — 2004

• University at Albany

  M.P.A, Public Finance

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Crisis Communications
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Social Media
• Community Outreach
• Writing
• Blogging
• Strategic Communications
• Marketing Communications