Public service is a calling.

It’s about wanting to spend your career and productivity bringing value into the world, rather than extracting value.

How?

Do what you say you’re going to do. Think critically. Approach a situation with an eye toward how it should be, not necessarily within the confines of how it is. Be bold. Speak truth to power. Recognize that you are what your team is. Maintain life balance and centeredness — you will do a better job because of it. And, above all, put The People/Customers first. The People’s needs are your needs. Everything you do should be done with them in mind. Recognize that it is a humble honor to be of service to The People, on a mission to further the public good. It is through that mind-set that we ultimately perform our public service.

I have spent 20 years serving The People — as a journalist, lobbyist, policy associate, marketer, community leader, strategist, messenger, progressive movement-builder, and problem-solver. And now, I am excited to go into the business of solving your toughest public sector problems.

If you are a nonprofit organization, government entity, or labor union, Ben Henry Associates offers organizational development, public policy, legislative affairs, communications, and civic engagement consulting services.

Our value proposition is simple: We create and execute strategies to address the problems that keep you up at night, using industry best practices with innovative, cutting-edge solutions.

With a Master’s of Public Administration and a Certificate of Nonprofit Management from one of the top-ranked public affairs programs in the country, I am well-steeped in best practices and industry trends.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation so we can better understand your goals and needs.