“People First has helped us spread awareness about homelessness in the Treasure Valley super effectively. They have also helped us raise funds and meet our financial goals for the year.”
- Stephanie Day, LMSW, Executive Director, CATCH Idaho
“Garrett isn’t the typical nonprofit fundraiser. He was truly invested in our mission and clients, and that passion was showcased in his communications to our community and donors. Garrett is continuously learning and broadening his perspective, qualities that make him great at working with and for vulnerable populations like those experiencing homelessness.”
- Jeannette "Jette" Curtis, LMSW, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (HEDI) Strategist, Healthwise
“As our Giving Tuesday campaign manager, Garrett led efforts to raise over $10,000 for our organization. He exceeded the KPIs we set and effectively engaged numerous stakeholders throughout the campaign including staff, board, and existing donors. Our campaign was even featured in a local news segment!”
- Britt Udesen, Executive Director, City of Good
“Garrett helped our organization secure funding to house families and individuals experiencing homelessness. He intentionally engaged with staff, took the time to learn the ins and outs of our work early on, and successfully organized a client graduation and park party with numerous community sponsorships.”
- Jeremy Blades, Director of Housing Services, CATCH
“Garrett gave our campaign a clear message that concisely communicated our organization's mission to our donors. He organized goals and plans for reaching those goals for the entire campaign and communicated them beautifully with everyone involved. Garrett took so much of the responsibility of the campaign off my plate that I was not consumed by the fundraiser to the point of neglecting other work tasks as was the case previously.
- Cheryl Hinchliff, Office Manager, Family Promise of North Idaho
“I worked with Garrett on the Nevada 2020 Census campaign, a former client of The Ferraro Group. He is a skilled communicator, project manager, and coalition builder who knows how to build a movement!”
- Latoya Bembry, Vice President of Strategic Communications, The Ferraro Group
“Garrett has helped professionalize our volunteer led nonprofit. He built and manages our user-friendly and informative website and social media channels.”
- Edwin Keener, Board Chair, Kessler Keener Foundation
“Garrett has made my job easier by allowing me to focus on the creative side of my work and leave much of the project management and campaign organizing to him.” - Gina Borud, Owner, Gina Borud LLC
“I worked closely with Garrett as the keynote speaker for the Idaho Nonprofit Center’s 2021 Regional Conference. Garrett was fun and easy to work with but what I was most impressed by was his dedication to the INC, the event and ironically to me. We connected so well, and he wanted to ensure this was a win-win for his event, stakeholders, audience and myself. He did an amazing job balancing all that. I am forever grateful to him.”
- Dwight Edwards, Owner, Reach New Heights
“In his role as Director of Development, Garrett led marketing and fundraising efforts for CATCH. He intentionally engaged staff, volunteers and partners, increased and exceeded all fundraising campaign goals, secured over a dozen earned media stories, launched our monthly giving program, and cultivated our largest corporate gift – $100,000 – to date. Ultimately, Garrett led efforts to secure our organization nearly a million dollars in just one year.”
- Stephanie Day, Executive Director, CATCH
“I met Garrett shortly after becoming Superintendent of Churchill County School District. He recruited me to serve on LEAD On’s Board of Directors and to assist with local 2020 Census efforts during his time with the Governor’s Office. Garrett is fun to work with and knows how to build buzz and make change happen!”
- Summer Stephens, Superintendent, Churchill County School District
“Garrett is a contributing author for The Fallon Post. As LEAD On’s Marketing and Communication Manager, he formed a partnership with our local paper to feature alumni stories in our Where Are They Now series. The stories Garrett wrote are some of the most viewed and engaged by our readers!”
- Rachel Dahl, President/Publisher, The Fallon Post
“Garrett is one of the young professional leaders I’ve had the privilege to work with as the manager of the Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows program. He participated in the program and returned two years later as my program assistant. In a fellowship that selects and supports some of the most dynamic young leaders in the nation by highlighting the example of George Washington, Garrett set himself apart with his high level of professionalism, compassion, and competence.”
- Julie Almacy, Director of Public Affairs, George Washington’s Mount Vernon
“Garrett has a unique ability to bring people together through an inspiring vision. As a LEAD On board member, I saw this unique point of difference positively influence +500 students and our hometown community. His human-centric leadership is unparalleled and can be a catalyst for any company’s growth and ability to resonate with their people.”
- Paolo Narag, Global Brand Manager, Gillette, and Board Member, LEAD On
"If you want your projects handled purposefully, passionately and professionally, just call Garrett. With his broad experience and PMP background, you can relax! He'll always be thinking ahead, managing all the details and when your project is done, you'll be more than satisfied; you'll be thrilled!"
- Kathy Wojcik, SPHR, CPC, President Bluheron Coaching & Consulting, LLC
