At 22, Lexie Farmer is already making her mark in public service by using her skills to build trust and transparency between residents and their local government as part of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners’ communications team.

“A defining moment that truly shaped who I am today was accepting my first internship with Lake County Government,” Lexie says. “It was my first real introduction to communication and public service, and I quickly realized how meaningful it was to use communication as a bridge between government and the people it serves.”

That early experience taught her a lasting lesson.

“Effective communication can make a real difference in people’s daily lives,” she says.

Lexie said her goal is to ensure that every resident feels informed, included and proud to be part of their community.

“If my work inspires even one future leader to approach communication with heart, creativity, and purpose, then I’ve succeeded,” she says.

Leading through change has also shaped her approach to her work.

“In public service, change is constant with new policies, new leadership, emergencies and ever-changing community expectations,” she says. “I’ve learned that empathy and transparency are far more powerful than perfection.”

Lexie hopes to leave a legacy that reflects the compassion she brings to her work.

“I hope people say that I led with purpose, kindness, and authenticity, that I made government communication more human and put my heart into every project,” she says.

Outside of her communications career, Lexie runs a photography business, a passion she discovered two years ago.

“I love getting to connect with families in the community while capturing memories that last a lifetime,” she says.