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Tara McGowan

CEO + Founder at Good Information Inc.

Tara McGowan has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Tara is currently the CEO and Founder of Good Information Inc., a position they have held since 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Publisher at Courier Newsroom starting in 2019.

From 2017 to 2021, Tara held multiple roles at ACRONYM, a nonprofit organization focused on building power and digital infrastructure for the progressive movement. Tara started as the Founder and CEO before becoming the Chief Executive Officer. During their time at ACRONYM, they also wrote a newsletter.

In 2017, Tara founded Lockwood Strategy and served as the CEO until 2020. Before that, they were the Director of Digital Strategy at Priorities USA Action from 2015 to 2016, where they managed a large-scale digital persuasion campaign during the 2016 presidential election.

Tara's earlier work experience includes being an Associate Director at Purpose from 2014 to 2015, a Digital Director at NextGen America from 2013 to 2014, and a Digital Producer at Obama for America from 2011 to 2012. During their time at Obama for America, they managed production teams and produced videos on equal rights issues.

Prior to their roles in politics and advocacy, Tara worked as a Press Secretary for The Office of Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) from 2010 to 2011, handling press requests, managing the senator's website and social networks, and producing video content. Tara also gained experience at 60 Minutes as a Broadcast Associate from 2009 to 2010, assisting in story research, production, and post-production.

Overall, Tara McGowan's work experience showcases their leadership and expertise in digital strategy, campaign management, and media production across multiple industries.

Tara McGowan completed their high school education at Rogers High School from 2000 to 2004, obtaining a High School Diploma. Tara then pursued higher education at New York University from 2004 to 2008, earning a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Political Science.

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Newport, United States

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Good Information Inc.

Good Information Inc. is a public benefit corporation committed to restoring social trust and strengthening democracy by investing in solutions that counter disinformation and increase the flow of good information online. Good Information Inc. plans to invest in, incubate and scale new business models and smart distribution strategies that are capable of breaking through echo chambers and information silos to reach consumers with trusted information. At Good Information Inc. we believe good information is the lifeblood of democracy and that there is unmet demand for fact-based information, and increased investment in new models that place a higher value on serving communities truth over clickbait and protecting democracy over profits. Meeting that demand is our goal. For more information, please visit our website, goodinfo.us, or reach out to us at contact@goodinfo.us.