Why 1235?
Because We Turn big ideas into impact.
We’re a different kind of social change communications and campaigns agency.
Integrated communications, digital marketing, advertising, advocacy, and narrative expertise. Senior-only teams that serve as clients’ day-to-day partners while optimizing their budgets. End-to-end campaigns that secure wins or targeted support that puts clients on their way. Measurable results for everyday people and the organizations dedicated to serving their interests.
That’s the future of social change consulting.
What We Do
We design and execute strategies that engage audiences, spark conversations, shift narratives, and drive action. Not sure what you need? Not a problem. Perception audits, issue assessments, or an honest conversation can help you determine where to start and how we can help.
Who We Are
We’re a modern social change agency for nonprofits, foundations, and other purpose-driven ventures. From social influencer marketing to reach young workers to persuasion research and digital campaigns to shift public sentiment, we help our clients build brands and increase impact through communications, advocacy, narrative, and creative campaigns.
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“Leslie played a critical role in shaping and managing Vera’s strategic and multi-faceted campaign to expand access to postsecondary education in prison, a key priority for the organization. She took a concept and shaped it into a robust, integrated campaign that helped to lift the 26-year-old-ban on access to federal Pell grants. This legislative win will unlock potential and create second chances in the United States for years to come.
She is smart, thoughtful, and solution-oriented. She is also generous—we have learned a lot from Leslie and are pleased to call her a partner.”
Margaret diZerega, Former Managing Director of Initiatives, Vera Institute of Justice
Our Founder
LESLIE KERNS is a senior communications executive, campaign strategist, and social change advisor with a track record of influencing public opinion, shifting narratives, changing policy, transforming systems, and building powerful brands. She started 1235 Strategies to give mission-driven ventures what they need to create impact.
