About JoAnn Gometz
Hi, there. Can I help?
I’ve spent my career helping clients of all stripes, from local nonprofits to Fortune 100 corporations, build strong connections with their audiences. And I’ve always been happiest when I’m supporting a cause that’s deeper than the profit-and-loss report.
That’s why I’ve put my experience in content marketing and my master’s degree in long-form writing to work helping purpose-driven companies, nonprofits, and NGOs establish unity of vision, thought, and action among diverse people.
From awareness, to purchases or donations, to loyalty, to advocacy, let’s work together to break down barriers, deepen bonds of friendship, and advance conversations of significance.
Vision
To help diverse segments of humanity address social problems and progress with unity of thought and action.
Mission
To deliver elevated and engaging written content, thoughtful communications strategy, and a harmonizing consulting presence to invigorate purpose-driven organizations advancing universal well-being.
Today’s complicated world calls for coherence in all parts of life. The values we share as people take us far beyond the conference table. Trustworthiness. Sincerity. Humility. Compassion. Gratitude. To name a few. Here are five from my office wall.
It’s time to talk character.
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Truth
“Truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues. Without truthfulness, progress and success … are impossible …”
ʻAbdu'l-Bahá
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Hope
“Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope … is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.”
Václav Havel
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Adventure
“Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure.”
Bob Bitchin
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Courage
“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.”
W. Clement Stone
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Wonder
“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”
E.E. Cummings
Meet JoAnn (and Case)
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JoAnn Gometz
PRINCIPAL STRATEGIST & WRITER
Known as a quick study, a straight shooter, and a loyal collaborator, JoAnn has contributed to dozens of nationally award-winning marketing programs over the last 25 years and counting.
Since leaving the agency world to go solo in 2015, JoAnn has increasingly leveraged her healthcare, technology, scientific development, and financial services experience to benefit organizations addressing economic and social injustice.
She is passionate about the power of education and communication to engage people from diverse backgrounds in common endeavors that build heartfelt connections and eliminate prejudice.
When she’s not crushing barriers to understanding, JoAnn serves as auntie to a posse of youngsters, explores cultural and natural marvels, and demonstrates Pavlovian recall of eclectic song lyrics.
JoAnn earned an MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King’s College and Dalhousie University, and a BA in English/writing from Fairfield University. California-born and New England-raised, she never passes up frybread, fried clams, or green chile.
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Case Gometz
CLOWN & BOUNCER
Frequently accompanied by one in a herd of brightly colored, squeaking dragons, Case spends much of his time offering loud commentary on neighborhood goings-on.
Case is a Rez dog to his core, carrying traits from 13 distinguishable breeds, ranging from dachshund to Great Pyrenees and clustered in the guard and livestock guardian family. His mom shares DNA with village dogs from Indigenous communities across North America.
Although his bark and size set many a solicitor back 10 paces, Case loves nothing more than bestowing energetic wiggles and slurps on anyone who cares to pass the time with him.
This 70-pound canine character flunked AKC Therapy Dog training but did earn his AKC Good Citizen title. Case, his siblings and mom were fostered by Puppy Junkie for Blackhat Humane Society.
Do you need a full team for your project?
I’ve got friends. Not in a Scarface way, but in a network of senior-level specialists who work together regularly: print and web designers, illustrators, photographers and videographers, ad copywriters, project managers, web developers, and more.
Just the experts you need, only when you need them.
Each one arrives ready to plug in and turn out effective, award-winning work. There’s no hand-off to minions. And project costs aren’t marked up. So if we’re vibing and you’d like help stacking the whole enchilada, I’ll make some calls.
Let’s work together.
Tell me all about your communications challenges.
We can come up with meaningful, sustainable solutions together.