Vern Goff

Vern Goff is an accomplished marketing strategist based in Washington, D.C., with extensive experience spanning several decades. Currently serving as Principal and Chief Marketing Strategist at Emerald City Communications since January 1990, Vern has also been active as a National Board Member for the National Coalition for the Homeless since April 2022. Additional roles include Media Consultant for the Mayor's Arts Awards and Social Media Marketing Manager for the Emancipation Day Concert at OCTFME, along with Directing Marketing Sponsorship for The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Vern has also contributed as Executive Producer for the Mayor's Annual Emancipation Proclamation Day Celebration and has recently provided strategic marketing for Journey Home Festival LLC. Vern's previous experience includes serving as Executive Vice President of Marketing and Advertising at Precious Times Magazine. Vern holds a degree from The George Washington University School of Business.