And why we’re proud to carry it forward.

Public Servants isn’t just the name of our consultancy—it’s a statement of purpose. A call-in. A commitment.

We chose it with intention, knowing the phrase carries both weight and history. It speaks to the people we serve, the work we believe in, and the identity we share.

A Name That Honors Who This Work Is For

At its core, our name reflects our primary audience: the public servants already in the work.

The ones modernizing systems behind the scenes.

The ones translating policy into practice, despite barriers.

The ones holding public institutions together with creativity, care, and resolve.

We see you. We partner with you. And we built this consultancy to support your efforts—to make your work easier, more effective, and more connected to the communities it’s meant to serve.

A Name That Reflects Who We Are

But “Public Servants” also describes us.

Everyone on our team carries a public service mindset, no matter their discipline. Whether we’re designers, strategists, technologists, researchers, or facilitators, we’re here to serve the public. Not perform it—practice it.

To us, being a public servant isn’t about a job title or government badge. It’s about the values you bring to the work:

Integrity, even when no one’s watching.
Excellence, grounded in curiosity and accountability.
Stewardship, of systems, stories, and trust.
Collective, not individual, impact.
Courage, especially when it would be easier to look away.

These aren’t buzzwords—they’re our baseline.

Doubling Down—Even Now

We chose this name at a time when public service—and public servants—are being discredited, defunded, or targeted for political gain. Trust has been fractured. Belief has been shaken. And yet, across the country, people are still showing up to do the work.

That’s why we’re here.

Not to fix public service from the outside, but to reinforce it from within.

Not to offer easy answers, but to stay with the complexity long enough to make it better.

This moment requires more than critique. It requires constructive imagination. We believe in rebuilding belief—not by retreating, but by doubling down on what makes public service matter.

Expanding What Public Service Can Be

We also know public service has room to grow.

We’re here to bring in tools and practices that aren’t always inherent in how public service has been structured—things like:

Human-centered, trauma-informed design
Agile delivery with equity at the core
Co-creation with communities, not just consultation
Systems-thinking that spans disciplines and timelines
Care for the people doing the work—not just the outcomes

We believe these aren’t add-ons—they’re essentials. And incorporating them makes public service more inclusive, more effective, and more future-ready.

A Shared Identity. A Shared Responsibility.

“Public Servants” is not just our name. It’s our stance.

It reflects a belief in the dignity of public work, and in the people who keep showing up to do it.

It’s a name that grounds us, reminds us who we’re here for, and signals the kind of partners we aim to be.

So whether you work in government, with community, or in service of something larger than yourself—if you’re committed to making systems work better for people, we consider you part of our circle.

You’re a public servant, too. And we’re glad you’re here.

Why We Chose the Name Public Servants