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Ariane Le Chevallier, founder and chief executive officer of LC Strategies, leads a Portland-based communications consulting firm partnering with public agencies and mission-driven organizations to drive social change through strategic communications.

Le Chevallier founded the company five years ago, launching the business during the COVID-19 pandemic to create greater professional flexibility while maintaining meaningful client impact. Under her leadership, the women-owned firm has grown to five employees.

The firm recently earned recognition from the National Association of Government Communicators, winning the Blue Pencil & Gold Screen award alongside Urban League of Portland and Home Forward. LC Strategies has supported more than 10 grand openings and groundbreakings for affordable housing developments across Oregon.

Le Chevallier actively mentors communications professionals interested in entrepreneurship, coaching them on business planning, contract negotiation and rate-setting. She also teaches strategic communications through Portland State University’s Continuing Education program, developing the next generation of communications professionals in the heavily female-dominated field.