About Us

GSM is where government social media pros go to connect, learn and grow together!

Hello there, nice to meet you!

At Government Social Media®, we empower government professionals to achieve mastery in social media through conferences, online training, and association membership. Our team has been at the heart of the government social media space since its earliest days.

Our passion is bringing social media professionals together – connecting them with peers, key representatives from major social networks, and industry partners who can help them succeed.

Get to know Team GSM

Kristy Dalton

Founder + CEO

Katie Nielsen

Chief of Staff

Sarah Rihaly

Marketing & Creative Director

Ariana Donley

Social Media Manager

Carol Blauser

Senior Administrative Support Specialist

Hunter Dalton

Multimedia Assistant

Meet our advisory groups

GSM Board of Advisors

These executives are well-known in their respective industries and provide an outside perspective for the direction and leadership of the company. The strategic insight of the Board helps leverage the GSM brand to serve the community in the best ways possible.

GSMA Council

The Government Social Media Association (GSMA) is advised by a volunteer Council, made up of elected representatives each serving a specific region of the U.S. The professional association is for public sector employees who handle social media in the U.S. and Canada.

Learn about GSMA

GSMCON Local Host Committee

Our Local Host Committee (LHC) is a group of appointed volunteers who help plan the Government Social Media Conference. Members are highly engaged public sector employees who work in coordination with Team GSM and the GSMA Council to plan an amazing event!

Learn about the LHC

Latest GSM News

Official GSMCON agenda now live! Plan your 2025 experience

Mar 24, 2025

April 2025 observance calendar roundup

Mar 19, 2025

Speaker spotlight: Navigating new platforms in government social media

Mar 06, 2025

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