The Story Behind the Word

λύσεων, Lýseon (e-le-say-own); Greek; “types of solutions”

Government plays a vital role in addressing the needs of the public. Our modern day structure is reflective of the ancient Athenian Democracy with its Ekklesia, or legislative body, and Boule, the executive body. These two sides of the same administrative coin were entrusted with the responsibility of providing lýseon, or types of solutions, to resolve the pressing issues of the day.

At its core, a solution is an idea that aims to address a problem. It is the responsibility of the government, especially at the local level, to identify and implement meaningful solutions that provide for the public good.

But some of the most powerful solutions come from the community itself . It is the beauty of our democratic system that allows citizens to petition the government for change.

To harness the power of community-driven solutions requires support, knowledge, and persistence. These elements are crucial in navigating the bureaucratic processes and overcoming obstacles.

Lyseon Strategic Consulting is committed to working collaboratively with community groups, individuals, and government agencies towards lýseon – solutions that genuinely address the needs of our citizens.

Hilary H. Hiser, MPA, CMC

Principal Consultant

I know firsthand that citizen participation is foundational to ensure a functioning democracy. Having worked in jurisdictions as small as 50,000 residents to as large as 1 million. Unfortunately, I have also witnessed the community voice side lined because of the complexity of the bureaucratic process.

Local government is where democracy hits the ground running, and I believe it should work for the benefit of all community members.

Therefore, I created Lyseon Strategic Consulting so I can leverage my expertise regarding government processes to help my neighbors create a thriving and vibrant community through meaningful policy change .

Over the course of my career, I have held various technical and leadership roles in local government. My focus areas have included election administration, records management, and organizational development.

I have successfully implemented strategic goals, managed public records, and enforced open meeting laws. I have overseen 14 local elections. I have actively participated in legislative committees at both the municipal and county levels of government, tracking legislation and analyzing its impact.

To say that I have a deep understanding of the nuts and bolts of government administration is an understatement. Now, I am utilizing my extensive knowledge and experience to assist groups that strive to enhance our system of government by making it more responsive, inclusive, transparent, but most importantly FUNCTIONAL.

I am guided by four core values:

  • Dedicated service to the community,

  • Respect for the experiences of others,

  • Collaboration is foundational to success, and

  • Innovation is necessary for continued growth.

These values are my driving force. I am consistently striving to make a positive impact in our community to benefit generations to come. I am excited to work with you to continue making our community a reflection of our best ideals.