Craig’s Biography
Craig Freshley is a Maine-based speaker, author, and professional meeting facilitator who helps folks get along and work together better. As the founder of Good Group Decisions, he’s helped thousands of groups — from nonprofits and governments to businesses — be more efficient, collaborative, and productive.
Craig’s book Together We Decide: An Essential Guide for Making Good Group Decisions was an Amazon #1 New Release and Top-10 Bestseller, praised for its practical insight and inspiring ideas. He has also won the American Civic Collaboration Award for creating Make Shift Coffee Houses — community forums where Democrats and Republicans gathered to understand each other.
Over his career, Craig has facilitated 3,000+ meetings, developed hundreds of actionable tips and videos on collaboration, and built a reputation for transforming how groups work together. He also serves as a Senior Vice President of Strategic Government Resources.
Craig holds degrees in Political Science, Philosophy, and Public Policy, and his early career included roles at the Maine State Planning Office and Maine Development Foundation. He lives in a cohousing community and embraces Quaker values of simplicity, integrity, and respect for all.
