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In today’s dynamic educational landscape, schools—from k-12 to higher ed—must continually adapt to new challenges and opportunities. Whether introducing changes to the curriculum, altering program offerings, downsizing, or restructuring, one constant remains: effectively communicating is critical to navigating transitions and avoiding potential issues. Check out our latest blog from Deanna LeBlanc for effective communication strategies to navigate the everyday challenges educational leaders face.

Congratulations to Castle client Mayra I. Negrón-Roche, COO of IBA - Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción for being recognized by Amplify LatinX and being named to this year's ALX100 for her outstanding leadership!

Construction Industry??? Virtual Reality (VR) Yes, you read that right. Our client BOND Brothers, Inc. is transforming how teams prepare for the unexpected by combining VR with hands-on safety training. Thanks to the forward-thinking leadership of Christopher McCarthy, Heather Jameson, and their powerhouse safety team, over 400 employees are now navigating high-risk scenarios in an immersive, cutting-edge VR environment. BOND is laying the foundation for the future, and we’ve built some serious buzz around their game-changing work. Catch the full story in the Boston Business Journal. https://lnkd.in/e2QuZtR6

??Happening next week! ?? You don't want to miss Mission Motion: Allyship, part of the upcoming Fierce Urgency of Now festival with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and City Awake on September 17th. Castle's Principal and Co-Founder Sandy Lish, alongside Embrace Boston's CEO Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries Ph.D., and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston CEO Robert Lewis Jr. will explore the transformative power of allyship and ways to lean into allyship in 2024 and beyond. Register here: https://bit.ly/47bKQ1K

This Friday, Castle's very own Principal and Co-founder, Sandy Lish, will join the New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association (NECTA) Boston 2024 Women's Leadership & Innovation Forum for the opening fireside chat with moderator Paris Alston, Co-host of Morning Edition and The Wake Up podcast at GBH News. This year's theme, Connecting Leaders of a Connected World, focuses on the power of connection in elevating women leaders. Through personal success stories, Sandy and her fellow speakers will share lessons and advice for tomorrow's leaders and how we can continue to spark change.

While it's easy to get swept up in national storylines and policy proposals, it's important not to lose sight of what's happening—or not happening—in our own backyards. This legislative session saw MA make progress on housing, equity, and education accessibility. But there is still much work to be done on advancing clean energy initiatives, boosting economic development, and improving healthcare access – among others. This is not a time for complacency but an opportunity for organizations to reflect and strategize. Check out Taylor Connolly's latest blog for public affairs insights, an update on what did and did not pass, and how organizations can maintain momentum. https://hubs.ly/Q02PdcGk0

Thriving in Boston’s communications landscape requires understanding the city’s media, targeting the right people, and making a strong first impression. In a new #PRGN blog post, Sandy Lish of The Castle Group covers Boston’s business and media worlds, sharing her best advice on standing out in the market.

Say hello to the founder of Mission to Motion, Sandy Lish! Sandy is a mentor to young professionals pursuing their personal missions, and one of Castle's principals and co-founders. A Pinnacle Award winner and 2023 Power 50 Movement Maker, Sandy helps clients grow, sell, and acquire firms, successfully navigate crises and complex political issues, and tell the stories that drive progress. Sandy also serves on the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Executive Committee as well as the Board of Directors of The Alliance for Business Leadership. Get ready for her insights at Mission To Motion: Allyship as part of the upcoming Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and City Awake Fierce Urgency of Now Festival on September 17th at 11:30 am! Register today: https://bit.ly/47bKQ1K

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) was featured on NBC Boston Stations (NBC10) @Issue over Labor Day weekend! MaryRose Mazzola, Esq., PPLM’s Chief External Affairs Officer, applauded passage of the maternal health bill alongside maternal health champion and co-sponsor of the bill, Senator Liz Miranda. ? This legislation, signed by Governor Maura Healey last week, expands access to a number of critical health services for all birthing individuals, including access to birthing centers, doulas, midwifery care, and postpartum mental health care. ? MaryRose and Sen. Miranda discuss with NBC10 anchor Cory Smith how this law addresses disparities that have long existed within maternal health care, especially among underserved populations and communities of color in Massachusetts. Watch the full segment here:?https://lnkd.in/dzUzPN62

? Universities nationwide are navigating a complex landscape as students return to school in the wake of last year's campus protests and unrest. ? GBH's Kirk Carapezza spoke with our Principal and Co-founder Sandy Lish, who emphasized the crucial role of proactive communication and crisis planning for higher education institutions and why New England colleges, in particular, must be prepared to address potential disruptions that may arise on their campuses this year. ? Read the full story here:?https://lnkd.in/e9UpwQr2 #CrisisCommunications #CrisisManagement #HigherEd