Lexicon Strategies
Brian Tolleson has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Brian currently serves as a Strategic Advisor at Ethic Alliance Inc., where they advise a startup focused on protecting whistleblowers and ending corruption. In 2022, they became the Co-Founder and Advisor at Authenticity Partners. In 2017, Tolleson co-founded and became the Managing Partner of Lexicon Strategies, an organization that solves community challenges. Prior to this, they were the President, CEO, and Founder of BARK BARK, an advertainment studio, from 2005 to 2020. Tolleson has also served as the Interim CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in 2018. Brian has an extensive background in marketing and creative roles, having worked as the VP of Marketing and Creative at MTV Networks and as an Executive Producer at Nickelodeon. Additionally, Tolleson co-founded Naked Eye Films, LLC and worked at Turner Entertainment Networks and Sony Pictures Entertainment earlier in their career.
Brian Tolleson attended Woodward Academy for high school and middle school. Brian then went on to attend Emory University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Creative Writing and Biology. Brian later pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.
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Lexicon Strategies
We bring an entire lexicon of experience to every project. Lexicon Strategies is the only team of expert problem solvers that helps navigate the toughest community challenges with thoughtful, creative solutions and proven know-how. All of our clients deal directly with senior executives who bring a record of success; each widely recognized in their field. In an era when serious problems large and small can be transformed into opportunities to advance your organization, and to improve our communities, we help you take action to reshape the landscape and leave a lasting impact. Our unified approach not only streamlines decision making, we increase the value of our clients' resources and the impact of our clients' message, position and goals. Public & Government Affairs, Media, Marketing & Branding, Digital, Content