The Story of HOPS
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. We aim to increase diversity in government through leadership and career development opportunities and create a community of public servants across the country.
Humans of Public Service (HOPS) empowers current and future public servants to build satisfying careers that benefit the collective good through celebration, education, and exploration.
Guiding Values That Define Us
Belonging
Creativity
Empathy
Empowering
Equity
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.
Albani Brown
Ava Lehner
Beth A. Martin
Briana Coleman
Elliot Flowers
Emilia Navarro
Erika Gianni
Jen Tress
Liz DeBiase
Mary Keith Trawick
Michael Jovel
Advisory Board
Kim Oswalt
Kirsten Wyatt
Steph Mace
Megan Uhrich
Board of Directors
Marlena Medford
Triveni Patel
Rebecca Casey
Empowering Our Path to Impact
With your support, we can significantly enhance our efforts to empower both current and future public servants. Together, we can achieve more, fostering a vibrant community committed to public service and sharing the positive sides of government.