Approach & staff

Public Goods Group is a mission-driven consultancy firm committed to partnering with organizations striving to strengthen their impact within their communities. With special concern for the most in need of support, we use data and community input to build systems that achieve equitable and sustainable solutions for our clients and those they serve.

"Go up and never stop" in neon

We always work with three goals in mind: 

  • Demonstrable impact 
  • Sustainability 
  • Win-wins 
 
We are active listeners, using both numbers and voices to create a comprehensive understanding of the challenges we’re here to help you solve. We rather show than tell and often we deploy visual platforms to demonstrate what the data says. From there, we help you identify your priorities and then set to the task of establishing how we’ll rise to the work collectively before us.  

Our Team

Holly Lang, CEO and Principal  

Economist Holly Lang has worked for nearly two decades in establishing safety net programs for vulnerable populations. She has an extensive background in economics, strategy and poverty-related problems. She has worked as a journalist, a hospital director and an advocate. 

Lang graduated with distinction for her graduate work from the London School of Economics and, in 2017, was awarded the school’s Brain Abel Smith prize for her research on the impact of Medicaid on hospitals and community benefit programming. She serves on the executive board of several nonprofits, including the Georgia Charitable Care Network, Two Rivers Health Clinic, and the Murder Accountability Project. 

Holly Lang Headshot

Brad Leake, Senior Program Director

With more than 15 years of experience spanning state and federal government and the nonprofit sector, Brad Leake specializes in connecting communities with essential services and ensuring their quality delivery. As the former Director of Accountability, Data, and Research at the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Leake leveraged qualitative and quantitative data to develop analytical models that provide actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners. 

Leake holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in Public Administration. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. 

Work with us

We’re always on the lookout for smart, committed and thoughtful people to join our team. In particular, analysts, researchers, writers, and designers are encouraged to reach out. Interested in learning more? Shoot us a note here.