GOOD TEAM
About Good
We are a proven and experienced firm specializing in communications, government relations and fundraising. Good partners with companies and organizations to achieve their goals by helping tell their story to the news media, generating revenue and engaging donors, lobbying elected officials, and building support across public and private audiences. Good brings a strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution to achieve results for its clients.
Our team members are leaders and experts in their fields. They have successful track records representing Fortune 500 companies, statewide trade associations, nonprofit organizations and elected officials in California and throughout the nation.
The Good Team
Jarryd is a communications professional who leads teams and strategies that thrive under pressure. His experience spans Fortune 500 brands like Verizon and T-Mobile, high-profile organizations including the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, and the San Antonio Police Officers Association and a role as spokesperson for California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during the 2005 special election ballot initiative campaigns.
Jarryd is a connector — bringing together people, companies, media, associations and nonprofits so stories get heard and conversations turn into action. Along the way, he's become a trusted spokesperson and media resource, quoted in outlets from Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times to CNN, FOX News, Reuters, Deadline, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and the Orange County Register.
He's built a career spanning telecom, entertainment, housing, education, mining, politics and nonprofits.
University of Michigan -MBA
Northwestern University - MS Communications
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Arts
Jarryd Gonzales
Managing Principal
Charissa Gonzales is one of the most reputable nonprofit fundraising and events experts in California. With over twenty years of experience, Charissa has worked with dozens of nonprofit organizations and agencies to help improve their fundraising, development and event management efforts.
Charissa has successfully solicited millions of dollars in direct contributions, created and executed hundreds of special events, as well as generated millions in grant funding.
Georgetown University - BS Foreign Service
George Washington University - MA Political Management
Charissa Gonzales
Senior Advisor
Stefanie Scott has more than 25 years of experience in public relations, media, corporate communications, crisis communications and public affairs. Blending experience in journalism, business and politics and an extensive network throughout the United States, Stefanie consults with organizations of all sizes to help solve problems and create opportunities.
Stefanie’s career has spanned the corporate and government worlds with a strong track record of helping Fortune 500 companies, governmental and private sector organizations position brands, build thought leadership and manage complex crises before key stakeholders.
