Build Public Trust

Protect Your Reputation

Attract the Right People 

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Build Public Trust

Protect Your Reputation

Attract the Right People 

DRIVE YOUR MESSAGE

Book Your 15-Minute Call

Build Public Trust

Protect Your Reputation

Attract the Right People 

DRIVE YOUR MESSAGE

Book Your 15-Minute Call

Public Trust. Crisis Clarity. Recruitment Strategy.

Strategic communications support
for government agencies,
law enforcement, schools,
municipalities, and public leaders.

Drive Media & Consulting helps public-facing leaders communicate clearly, protect trust, and lead with confidence during high-pressure moments. We support law enforcement, schools, municipalities, churches, and public organizations with crisis messaging, media preparation, recruitment strategy, and public-facing campaigns.

With more than 30 years of broadcasting, public-sector, and education communications experience, we understand the pressure leaders face when the public is watching.

How We Help

Strategic Solutions. Real-World Impact.

Media Relations
& Visability

  • Press releases and media advisories
  • Securing media coverage and story placement
  • Interview coordination and spokesperson support
  • Public awareness campaigns
  • Television, radio, and digital content strategy
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Public Affairs & Government Engagement

  • Community engagement planning
  • Public meeting facilitation and moderation
  • Stakeholder communication support
  • Government and policy communication strategy
  • Public engagement around proposed initiatives and policy changes
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Executive Media Training

  • Television interview preparation
  • On-camera coaching, teleprompter training
  • Difficult interview preparation
  • Message discipline training
  • Public speaking and presentation support
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Recruitment & Public-Facing Campaigns

  • Recruitment campaigns for public agencies
  • Public safety awareness initiatives
  • Community trust campaigns
  • School and municipal engagement programs
  • Behavior-change campaigns and strategic outreach
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Crisis Communications
Strategy

  • Build a crisis response plann
  • Public statements and message development
  • Media response strategy
  • Press conference planning and execution
  • Reputation and trust management
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When the Story Breaks, Your Message Decides What Happens Next

Drive Media & Consulting helps law enforcement, school districts, and public leaders communicate clearly under pressure and attract the people they need to serve their communities. 

Lacey Leonardi

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What our clients are saying

“I began working with Lacey Leonardi as a sergeant in my role as SPD’s Public Information Officer, and continued to work with her throughout my career, even during my time as Chief of Police.  I have always been impressed with both her professionalism and her compassion.  She is the type of journalist who never forgets that behind every good story there are good people living that story.” 

Joe Cecile

Syracuse Chief of Police (Retired)

““Drive Media & Consulting brought valuable real-world education and knowledge to our students that they are simply not getting anywhere else. 

Lacey organized programming, and the perfect stakeholders  that was engaging, relevant, and impactful to our students.”

— Pamela Janack, Henninger High School

“Drive Media & Consulting provided thoughtful media support and communications surrounding the historic 50th anniversary commemoration honoring Rev. Betty Bone Schiess and the first woman Eucharistic service in the Episcopal Church.

Lacey Leonardi understood the significance of preserving and elevating a moment that helped break the ‘stained glass ceiling’ for women in ministry. Her work helped bring broader public awareness to an event rooted in faith, history, courage, and social change, while ensuring the storytelling remained respectful, authentic, and community-centered.

Her experience in media relations and public engagement helped a deeply meaningful gathering that brought together clergy, community members, historians, and supporters from across the region.”

Susan Keeter, Grace Church Warden

“I began working with Lacey Leonardi as a sergeant in my role as SPD’s Public Information Officer, and continued to work with her throughout my career, even during my time as Chief of Police.  I have always been impressed with both her professionalism and her compassion.  She is the type of journalist who never forgets that behind every good story there are good people living that story.” 

Joe Cecile

Syracuse Chief of Police (Retired)

Working with Lacey was an exceptional experience. During a recent video shoot using a teleprompter, I was initially very nervous, but her coaching and guidance immediately put me at ease. Lacey walked me through every step of the process, helping me refine my delivery, emphasize key messaging, and present myself confidently on camera. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and encouraging approach made a tremendous impact on both my comfort level and the overall quality of the final product. I was extremely pleased with the end result and highly recommend her coaching expertise.

Cindy Griffo

Director Of Sales-North for Spectrum News

“Lacey brings a rare combination of media expertise, strategic communication skills, and genuine community connection. Her ability to bring multiple agencies and organizations together around a shared mission is exceptional. During our discussions on multi-agency charity fundraising events, it became clear that she understands not only how to generate visibility, but how to create meaningful public engagement that drives results.”

Laura Weldy

For Good for Glynn Board

The Pressure Is Real

One incident.
One unclear message.
Lasting damage. 

Recruitment is down.
Competition is up.
Communities feel it. 

Leaders are unprepared.
Messages get mixed.
Trust erodes. 

We bring clarity, strategy, and the right support to fix that. 

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