“What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.” – Hamilton (Lin-Manuel Miranda) I ponder this quote from Hamilton often. Lately, I’ve been thinking … Continue reading Reflections on Legacy
Category: Strategic Communication
It’s Up to Us
This week has been a lot. This year has, too. It’s been too much. We’re seeing levels of division that haven’t been seen in decades, and there’s only one way … Continue reading It’s Up to Us
Each Chapter Shapes the Next
It was an honor to speak to the new class of graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology Program at Lebanon Valley College today. This is the first time I have … Continue reading Each Chapter Shapes the Next
Why I’m Running for Derry Township School District Board
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak to the Derry Township School District Board of Directors, and here are my comments: My name is Lesa Brackbill, and I’m running … Continue reading Why I’m Running for Derry Township School District Board
The Importance of Humility in Advocacy, Communication, and Life
I prefer to write, not be on camera, so I initally wrote out a script (using talk to text) to read to make this video. I know I went off-script … Continue reading The Importance of Humility in Advocacy, Communication, and Life
Looking Back at 2023 (Our Christmas Letter)
It has been a wild year for our family in many ways, both good and less-than-ideal. 2023 was filled with new challenges, most of which we have chosen to not … Continue reading Looking Back at 2023 (Our Christmas Letter)
How Listening to Understand Transformed My Advocacy Efforts
Hi, it’s been a while. I’ve been very busy with Newborn Screening advocacy/travel for LDNBS, where I am now the Director of Advocacy, and I’m still working on my Master’s … Continue reading How Listening to Understand Transformed My Advocacy Efforts
Even So, Joy 