Joan Spirytus is a Director at Next Street at Next Street. She possess expertise in copywriting, social media, nonprofits, proposal writing, marketing and 12 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "As leader of Business Development and Marketing at GG+A, Joan added tremendous value. She adeptly facilitated strategy development with the business units, upgraded the firm's external branding, all while building a top notch marketing team. She is a strong communicator with a talent for building trust and collaborating with a wide range of personalities. Joan is also an exceptional problem solver. She is able to quickly understand the situation at hand, identify core complications, and then clearly articulate the appropriate resolution. While at GG+A Joan developed a comprehensive marketing plan in support of the firm's growth targets that was smart, strategic and actionable. " and "Joan is truly extraordinary. Upon joining GG+A, she quickly became seamlessly integrated with the marketing team, supporting the work of others and applying her significant skills to make immediate contributions. She rapidly sizes up what needs to get done, prioritizes and plans her work with ease, and makes immediate, substantive contributions. When I reflect on Joan, the most prominent thought that comes to mind is her limitless potential for the future. She is very smart and possesses an unusually strong set of skills that can be applied to marketing and beyond. But, more than that, she exhibits an inner strength and maturity that guide her ability to effectively isolate challenges, propose practical solutions, and demonstrate excellent overall judgment. Joan is a rising star with a very bright future."