As a firm squarely in the messy middle between public policy research and real-world results, we spend most of our time submerged in the complexities of our clients’ work. However, this kind of self-diagnostic is what keeps us sharp and ensures we continue to deliver the strategic edge our partners have come to expect from PSC.
From our vantage point in early 2026, the cumulative impact is finally coming into focus. While 2025’s turbulence caused its share of unscripted pivots, the constant churn also forged unexpected partnerships that proved remarkably adept at translating research into the public good. Alongside our partners in state and local government, philanthropy, nonprofits, advocates and the community at large, we didn’t just navigate the year’s unpredictability; we used it to build durable outcomes for the communities we serve.
Here’s what that looked like.
We specialize in the kind of data that survives a policy debate, centers community voices in policy design, and builds cross-sector partnerships that hold up under pressure. In 2025, the numbers mattered, but they’re ultimately just the scaffolding for what matters more. Together with people who care about their communities enough to roll up their sleeves and get to work, we built and influenced strong public policy for the betterment of everyone.
