Brian Whittaker, founder and executive director of Humans of Public Service, 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 led organizations that prioritize using technology to improve services for the public. His project catalog included a variety of projects ranging from improving the farm loan application process to revamping the online submission and processing of civil rights claims.