Good Gov AI

We are excited to launch Good Gov AI first newsletter! It has been a long 6 months and we are proud to share all of the progress we have made. #tech #AI #governance #localgovernment #policy #entrepreneurship #maryland #marylandstrong #civtech

We will be discussing and demonstrating the current status of AI since ChatGPT launched two years ago, and the practical uses of AI in Government Relations *tomorrow* with Rich Goldman of LegIT Systems LLC for the Maryland Government Relations Association (MGRA). There's still time to sign up! Hope we see you there.

We are excited to announce that we have expanded into Virginia! We are not only now registered to do business in the state, but also officially and ethically licensed to conduct government relations and lobbying for 2024 - 2025 season. Good Governance Consulting looks forward to working with local governments around the DMV to help improve outcomes for everyone.

We are still looking for people or organizations interested in the intersection of emerging technology and local governance, and the way it can be leveraged to create efficiencies and benefit communities. If you're too impatient to wait for our full launch in September/October, reach out now to get a preview ??. #ai #civtech #civictech #startuplife #governmentcanbegood

We are very excited to be expanding our team this month!!! Please join us in sharing a warm welcome for our new Chief of Staff, Emma Claye and our new AI Policy and Research Director, Hugo Cantu! Both native Marylanders, we are excited about the wealth of expertise they bring to our organization. Emma Claye hails from Beltsville, MD with a B.S. in Biology from University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master's of Public Health from Yale University. This New York-based multihyphenate previously served as Technical Expert on COVID-19 Diagnostics, working with the NYC Department of Mental Health and Hygeine and leaders across New York City to provide testing for thousands of people per day during the pandemic, prepare testimony, and help inform the city's public policy during the COVID-19 crisis. Community-minded, she spent 6 years with the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission developing and leading comprehensive programs for local playgrounds, camps, and aftercare facilities. A multi-talented multi-tasker, Emma is also a talented singer-songwriter who performs regularly around New York City, most notably touring in Hamilton as Peggy/Elizabeth Schuyler. Hugo Cantu has extensive experience in policy, serving as policy director to a Prince George’s County Council Chair and senior legislative aide to a Montgomery County Councilmember. Hugo also has experience in the Maryland General Assembly,?having worked as a policy staffer for a State Delegate serving in the Ways and Means and Economic Matters Committee. ? He graduated in May 2020 with a B.A. in Public Policy and a minor in Real Estate Development. Cantu also holds an associate's degree in Business Administration from Montgomery College. In his time at the University of Maryland, Cantu was a founder of the UMD public policy professional fraternity, Kappa Omega Alpha, served on the Presidential Transfer Committee for President Darryl Pines.?His passion for public policy has intertwined with his curiosity of artificial intelligence (AI), especially as policymakers grapple with the realities of racial biases, privacy and security concerns, while balancing the need to support local innovation and economic opportunity. Find out more about them and get their contact information so you can reach out directly to our new team members here: https://lnkd.in/ea7rCsrc

Good Governance Consulting has launched the Beta version of our AI Legislative Assistant. We need your help to improve. Data gathered will help me best understand what kind of questions are out there, and to have data sets to fact check against and get a better understanding of its accuracy. Do not use professionally as we are still working out the kinks. https://lnkd.in/eqfPEpR2 #ai #prototype #governmentrelations #maryland

Great media this past week on why local elections matter. Featuring one of our favorite clients the Prince George's County Circuit Court sitting Judges slate. This Primary Election has been focused on voter education and outreach. Many times people do not know their 'down ballot' candidates as well as the top of the ticket. Getting to know a usually non-political candidate of the third branch is foreign to many voters, but also why the outreach and engagement really made an impact. Supporting local, community-driven, fair and balanced candidates who actually have an impact on the issues that matter - justice, women's rights, divorces and family law, orphans court, appeals, public safety, juvenile sentencing - is part of why I do this work. Looking forward to seeing the election results come out over the next few hours. #maryland #elections #circuitcourt https://lnkd.in/ehT8fHX2

Our Founder and CEO Johntel Greene looks back on the past 2 months since starting Good Governance Consulting, and the community of relationships it takes to get to this point.