About

Who We Are

Humans of Public Service (HOPS) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that shares stories of public servants on social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram. Our mission is to create content that tells the story of humans in public service, share stories that reflect the diversity in America in an effort to humanize public servants, and create a more positive perception of government. We aim to increase diversity in government through leadership and career development opportunities and create a community of public servants across the country.

How it Works

Any public servant can be nominated to be featured on HOPS. The nominees submit their picture and story to the HOPS team. The team reviews and validates the story and edits it for social media. The story and images are then posted through the HOPS social media accounts.

Links/Social Media

• Nomination Form

• Instagram - @humansofpublicservice

• LinkedIn - Humans of Public Service

Brian Whittaker, Founder

Brian is an Afro-Latino tech leader who is passionate about creating a more equitable and representative government. While starting his career in the private sector, Brian quickly followed in the footsteps of his family (Teacher, Nurse and Police Officer) and joined the public service. While working in the Federal government, Brian has led organizations that prioritize using technology to improve services for the public. His project catalog includes a variety of projects ranging from improving the farm loan application process to revamping the online submission and processing of civil rights claims.