Meet the Team

Our Story

In Maryland's State House, there's an unspoken truth: those most affected by policy decisions rarely have a seat at the table.

After 15 years navigating Maryland politics—from the halls of the General Assembly to county party leadership—our founder witnessed this disconnect firsthand. Teachers impacted by education policy, small business owners affected by regulations, citizens seeking basic services—all struggling to make their voices heard in a system designed for insiders.

Good Governance Consulting launched in January 2024 with a radical premise: what if technology could level this playing field? Not by replacing human relationships, but by making the tools of effective advocacy accessible to everyone.

"I watched brilliant policy ideas die not because they lacked merit, but because their advocates didn't know which committee to approach, when to testify, or how to frame their message for political reality."

This frustration sparked Good Gov AI—an intelligent platform that democratizes political engagement. We combined decades of insider knowledge with AI technology to create tools that work the way government actually works, not how the textbooks say it should.

Meanwhile, we saw big tech companies circling government contracts with generic AI solutions—tools built by people who've never sat through a committee hearing or tracked a bill through crossover. That's why we launched our AI Consulting for Government Relations Certification program with Rich Goldman, PhD of LobbyLinx. Together, we're ensuring that the people who understand government are the ones building its future tools.

Today, Good Gov AI serves everyone from first-time advocates finding their voice to seasoned professionals managing complex campaigns. Because whether you're a teacher advocating for your students or a lobbyist representing major interests, the goal is the same: making government work better for the people it serves.

Meet the Team - Good Governance Consulting

Johntel Greene

Founder & CEO

B.A. at the University of Maryland, College Park | MBA at Erasmus University, Netherlands

Proud product of Prince George's County public schools

With 15 years of experience in Maryland politics, Johntel has been a regular presence at the General Assembly, serving as Director of Government Relations for Maryland's Community Colleges and Chief of Staff to prominent figures like Senator Sarah Elfreth, then-Delegate Ariana Kelly, and Delegate Kris Valderrama.

She has led local campaigns and fundraisers, including as Secretary of the Montgomery County Democratic Party (2014-2017). A natural collaborator, she managed the cross-jurisdictional collaboration team for Annapolis' city, county, state, and federal leaders and staff to support enhanced constituent services, enabling legislation for protecting the Bay, and capital funding increases for public housing.

As a Senior Fellow with Education Pioneers, she worked as a Chief of Staff for NYC Dept of Education to tackle the critical challenge of delivering $5mm of air filters, overcoming unprecedented supply chain challenges in the face of COVID-19.

She is adept at digital transformation and change management, advising Nike, Inc. on their Web 3.0 Marketing plan and utilizing satisfaction survey feedback to develop and implement an app at Urban Teachers which spread to three cities, over 1,000 users and was used in their teacher recruitment strategy.

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Derek Blackwell

Lead Associate

B.A. at Bowie State University

Blackwell brings over 7 years of extensive political experience from the Maryland General Assembly and Prince George's County Council to his role as Lead Associate at Good Governance Consulting.

At Good Governance Consulting, Blackwell leverages his years of hands-on legislative experience to lead policy initiatives, conduct comprehensive training programs, including VAN analysis and training, and manage key client accounts.

Blackwell's dedication to public service and proven track record in politics position him as a trusted advisor who understands both the intricacies of policy and the practical realities of effective campaign management, policy/legislative analysis, and data-driven voter engagement strategies.

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Victoria Keys

Associate

Sophomore at Spelman College

Victoria Keys brings policy expertise and strategic communications experience to her role as Associate at Good Governance Consulting. She combines academic rigor with practical campaign and digital strategy experience.

Keys' dedication to civic leadership includes presenting economic policy research to senior leaders at the Brookings Institution and Members of Congress as part of the prestigious Spelman on the Hill Cohort, as well as conducting research on broadband equity and spectrum allocation policy. She has also developed data analysis capabilities through Python-based research programs focused on social impact.

At Good Governance Consulting, Keys leverages her policy background and digital fluency to manage client communications strategies and support grassroots engagement initiatives. Her commitment to public service and experience bridging policy analysis with strategic communications position her as an emerging voice who understands both the substance of advocacy and the practical realities of connecting with diverse constituencies in today's media landscape.

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