John Alex “JAG” Golden has a twenty-year career working at the intersection of political communications and digital strategy. His work has helped numerous grassroots advocacy organizations, nonprofits, and foundations achieve their goals online and promote their positive work to the world. Utilizing this experience, his work at SKDK helps clients reach the audiences that help achieve their goals in the most effective way possible.
Prior to joining SKDK, JAG rebuilt the digital program of a boutique public affairs agency in Washington, D.C., with clients ranging from healthcare access and public health organizations to environmental protection and green energy initiatives. He previously served as Chief of Staff to the Vice Chair of the Democratic House Caucus in Virginia, where he managed both the legislative and campaign programs, including operating a year-round grassroots campaign organization that produced field and fundraising work for local, state, and federal candidates in Virginia.
In addition to organic digital work, JAG has extensive experience in the digital advertising space, working for both publishers and advertisers, designing and executing campaigns that utilize the most effective targeting practices with creative work that captures audience attention.
JAG shares time between northern Virginia and northern Illinois, and has a B.A. in Political Science with a Political Communications focus from James Madison University.
