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Emerson Human Capital Consulting Named to the 2024 Innovation Bench by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission 

June 25, 2025

Emerson Human Capital Consulting is proud to announce its selection toEmerson wins seat on MTC Innovation Bench the 2024 Innovation Bench by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the transportation and infrastructure planning agency for the San Francisco Bay Area.

This designation pre-qualifies Emerson to partner directly with MTC and eligible California public sector agencies through 2030, bypassing traditional procurement hurdles. It affirms Emerson’s reputation as a leading consultancy in change management, learning, and human-centered transformation.

About the Innovation Bench

The Innovation Bench is MTC’s forward-thinking procurement program designed to streamline access to qualified vendors and accelerate digital transformation across public agencies. Selection is based on a vendor’s depth of experience, innovation capability, and proven impact.

Emerson joins a cohort of expert partners committed to helping the region address complex infrastructure and service delivery challenges with innovative, scalable, and people-first solutions.

What Emerson Brings to the Innovation Bench

Emerson was selected to partner with MTC on User Experience, Engagement, and Change Strategy.

This selection speaks to Emerson’s strength in aligning strategy, technology, and process with people to drive real change in the public sector.

Our Commitment to Public Impact

Being named to the Innovation Bench reflects Emerson’s longstanding commitment to enabling government transformation through smart, human-centered design and effective change strategies. Emerson’s VP for Public Sector, John Low, adds, “Our team is passionate about helping public agencies adapt, grow, and serve their communities.”

We look forward to partnering with MTC and other public agencies to build more responsive, inclusive, and resilient systems for California’s future.

To learn more about the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Innovation Bench, visit mtc.ca.gov.