Deirdre Walsh

About Deirdre Walsh

Hi, I’m Deirdre, a founder, strategist, and longtime believer in the power of trusted networks to shape how we live, work, and make a meaningful impact.At In Good Company (IGC), we believe the most important civic challenges are too big for any one organization to solve alone. That’s why we work through trusted networks, partnering with workplaces, community institutions, and national organizations to design scalable civic models that help people participate with clarity and confidence. Before founding IGC, I spent more than 20 years in the private and public sectors, leading large-scale communications, technology, and organizational strategy. I led global marketing for a billion‑dollar semiconductor company, co‑founded an AI startup, spearheaded communications for a Silicon Valley IPO, and served as an innovation fellow at the White House. These roles shaped my belief in the power of data, trust, and clear communication in driving meaningful, measurable change. My work has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal, The Federal Reserve, Gartner, Forrester, and other respected institutions. Community connection has always been important to me, so I volunteer my time supporting local leaders, emerging professionals, and organizations that help people feel informed and engaged. Outside of that, I’m a wife, mom, and obsessive hat collector. Let’s connect.preferably over tacos.

Experience

1. Founder, Chief Executive Officer

   In Good Company Institute

   Jan 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Workplaces are one of the last places where people from different backgrounds still come together every day. At In Good Company, we believe they are also powerful places to strengthen civic understanding and participation.We partner with employers, associations, and community organizations to build nonpartisan communications and culture campaigns that help leaders and employees stay informed, engaged, and connected to their communities.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  B.S., Public Relations

  1997 — 2002

Skills

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• B2b Marketing
• Facebook
• Public Affairs
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Public Speaking
• Jive
• Digital Marketing
• Content Strategy
• Strategy
• Research
• Crm
• Management
• SEO
• Content Marketing
• Online Marketing
• Blogging
• Lead Generation
• Digital Strategy
• Crisis Communications
• Advertising
• Social Media
• Mobile Marketing
• Analytics
• Media Relations
• Community Sites
• Integrated Marketing
• Writing
• Social Media Marketing
• Community Management
• Copywriting
• Product Marketing
• Online Communities
• Program Management
• Social Networking
• Social Media Measurement
• Email Marketing
• Social Business