WOMEN MAKING HISTORY 2026: Lucianna Solis: Building Bridges Between City Hall and the Community | A Chronicle News Community Spotlight Series

Courtesy Photo: Lucianna Solis, Community Relations and Faith-Based Initiatives Manager for City of Lansing Mayor Andy Schor

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Some leaders arrive in their roles through career paths. Others arrive through lived experience.

For Lucianna Solis, service has always been rooted in something deeply personal.

Today, Solis serves as the Mayor’s Community Relations and Faith-Based Initiatives Manager for the City of Lansing, a role she officially stepped into in 2021. But her commitment to community advocacy began long before that title.

Her journey began as a single mother navigating life without a strong support system, an experience that shaped both her perspective and her purpose.

“I know firsthand how overwhelming life can feel at times without a strong support system,” Solis shared.

Along the way, community organizations and individuals stepped in, offering resources, mentorship, and opportunities that helped her move forward. Those moments of support left a lasting impression.

Today, Solis is dedicated to paying that support forward.

Through her work with the City of Lansing, she focuses on strengthening relationships between local government, faith organizations, and community groups. Her role often places her at the intersection of service and collaboration, helping connect residents with resources while fostering dialogue and partnership.

But at the heart of her work is something even more important, making sure people know they are not alone.

“I hope women in our community know that they are never alone,” she said. “We all face challenges, celebrate wins, and sometimes stumble, but together we rise.”

Her vision is simple yet powerful, building a culture where women feel safe to share their stories, seek support, and uplift one another.

For Solis, leadership is not about standing above others. It is about standing with them.

Her message to the next generation of women leaders reflects that same spirit.

“Trust in your voice and your journey,” she says. “Every challenge you face is shaping your resilience and capacity to lead. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and never underestimate the power of showing up for others.”

That philosophy reflects the words of Helen Keller, a quote Solis carries with her:

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

Through her work at City Hall and throughout the community, Lucianna Solis continues to embody that belief, reminding Lansing that the strongest communities are built not by individuals alone, but by people who choose to stand together.