Fors Marsh

Fors Marsh A team of researchers, strategists, and creatives working together to drive lasting social change. We exist to drive lasting social change.

We view problems through a lens of humanity, evidence, and possibility. Our work is to discover what is needed and uncover what is possible and create solutions that shape a better tomorrow. We apply evidence-based strategies and breakthrough creativity to promote health and well-being for all, to shape effective and inclusive institutions, and build resilient communities. If you’re a thinker, inn

ovator, learner, or leader, and want to make a real difference, we should talk. Fors Marsh is a place for change-makers from all walks of life. Our benefits care for the whole person, not just the professional. To ensure every voice is heard, we founded the Driving Inclusion and Valuing Equity (DIVE) Committee, Racial Equity Team, and Affinity Groups, and sponsor an annual Indigenous Internship Program. Our B Corporation certification represents our commitment to accountability, transparency, and equity. We are intentional about pursuing work and building partnerships that balance people, purpose, and planet. If you’re looking for bigger thinking and bigger impact, you’ve come to the right place.

05/29/2026

When a service member decides to enlist, that choice is theirs. When they decide to stay, it is their family's.

Stephen Simmons spent 17 years watching this play out in retention data. Now he builds the programs designed to change it.

Catch the full episode on your favorite podcast platform.

05/25/2026

Remembering those who sacrificed.
Honoring those who served.

BARÚ Advertising and the Wandersman Center are now part of Fors Marsh.  This step deepens our presence in California and...
05/20/2026

BARÚ Advertising and the Wandersman Center are now part of Fors Marsh.

This step deepens our presence in California and strengthens our ability to ensure large programs deliver real-world impact for the communities they were built to serve

“BARÚ gives us a deeper presence in California and a team that knows how to connect public programs with the people they were built for. The Wandersman Center adds a practical implementation capability that helps those programs perform once they’re in the field.” — Ben Garthwaite, CEO of Fors Marsh.

05/07/2026

Readiness starts at home.

Some military families relocate every two to three years. Spouses restart careers. Kids change schools. Support networks are rebuilt from scratch.

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we’re expanding our gratitude to the families behind the force. This episode looks at how to support them and the programs built to do so.

New episode out now.

04/02/2026

People may not think about government services until they need one.

Filing for benefits. Finding support. Trying to get a clear answer.

This episode follows what happens when those moments are intentionally designed with people in mind. Maryland’s first-ever Chief Digital Experience Officer, Marcy Jacobs, shares how her team is reworking unemployment systems, veteran support, and more from the ground up to help people access benefits faster and easier.

New episode is out now.

03/05/2026

What does it actually take to keep a state department of transportation (DOT) running when half your experienced workforce is heading toward retirement?

In the latest episode, leaders from Utah DOT and national workforce strategy open up about how state DOTs are preparing staff, protecting institutional knowledge, and navigating AI responsibly.

Find us on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or your favorite podcast platform.

02/05/2026

Eating more fruits and veggies is good for your health. Keeping them safe to eat takes a lot more work than most of us realize.

That’s the focus of this Empathy Affect episode with U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Conrad Choiniere. He shares what happens behind the scenes to keep fresh food safe, why recalls aren’t always a bad thing, and what small habits at home really matter. If you love a good bite of food, catch the episode wherever you stream your podcasts.

01/08/2026

Mental health care isn’t just about wellness check-ins. It’s about helping people live the lives they want.

In Season 4, Episode 2 of Empathy Affect, Julie Burton, Chief Recovery and Resilience Officer at the New York State Office of Mental Health, shares how New York is reshaping care systems to focus on people’s strengths, goals, and everyday lives.

Listen now on all major podcast platforms.

From our people to yours.
12/22/2025

From our people to yours.

Being   is who we are at work and beyond. Our team members have put their volunteer hours to work, making a local impact...
12/05/2025

Being is who we are at work and beyond. Our team members have put their volunteer hours to work, making a local impact at organizations like Loudoun Hunger Relief and Manna Food Center this year.

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