Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Mathematica, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our work and to our workplace. We’re committed to delivering data and evidence that benefit not only from our well-known subject-matter expertise, but also from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our staff and partners. As a team, we share a commitment to culturally responsive, equitable, and sustainable solutions that impact staff and client experience and the varied communities served by our work.
Our organization is guided by a DEI strategic plan that positions us to make meaningful impact across priority areas such as workforce representation, workplace culture, and our dedication to applying equitable and inclusive approaches in our work to increase equity in our field. “DEI strives to create that process,” says Program Manager and Black Employee Resource Group co-lead Victor White. “It creates that environment, that space, for all of us to come together and do our best and be our best.” We remain focused on building upon the progress made over last few years in terms of the diversity of our workforce, staff experience and inclusion, and recognition for our commitment to DEI in action.
A Diverse and Inclusive Team
At Mathematica, we’re a team of researchers, analysts, economists, clinicians, educators, data scientists, social scientists, public health practitioners, and administrators who come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring the benefit of diverse perspectives to the work we do on behalf of our clients and alongside our partners. Our commitment to the principles of DEI is also enriched by our partnerships with a variety of organizations including historically Black colleges and universities, minority serving institutions, and professional networks for attracting and growing diverse top talent.
We’re also home to a welcoming and thriving culture of employee engagement, and we invest in our team through a host of learning, development, and networking opportunities that include:
- An Employee Experience Council, in which staff work together to help ensure that our workplace experiences align with the DEI goals we’ve set for ourselves as a company.
- Internship, mentorship, and sponsorship programs that promote career growth through innovative and creative programming tailored for individuals.
- A variety of active employee resource groups (ERGs) bringing together colleagues who share a common aspect of identity and their allies. These groups include our Asian Pacific Islander ERG, Black ERG, Employees with Disabilities ERG, Hispanic/Latinx ERG, Parents and Caregivers ERG, Pride ERG, and Veterans and Military Community ERG as well as affinity groups that build diverse communities of practice.
- We're also proud to sponsor a variety of professional development programs for emerging talent, including The Sadie Collective and the Summer Institute in Computational Social Science.
- We're honored to have earned several recognitions for our ongoing commitment to inclusion and equity.
At Mathematica, we work every day to make our processes, systems, and structures ever more supportive of equitable experiences, opportunities, and outcomes for all.
Reflecting the Communities We Serve
Because we’re working to uncover evidence and insights that guide decisions about some of our world’s most complex social programs, policies, and challenges, learning from and elevating diverse voices and perspectives is imperative. To help nurture authentic partnerships and close collaborations, we aim to staff our projects with inclusive teams that share experiences with the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our staff:
- Chris Williams, founder of OnPacePlus and Paul Decker, president and CEO of Mathematica, discuss their personal experiences with race and discrimination.
- Senior Researcher and DEI Engagement Director Cleo Jacobs Johnson and former deputy director of the Social Security Administration Kilolo Kijakazi highlight what organizations can do to address structural racism in policy research.
- Principal Researcher Julie Bruch shares what she and the Adult Promise grantees have learned about incorporating racial equity priorities.
“The pillars of DEI at Mathematica are rooted in the belief that as we evolve as individuals and collectively as an organization, so will our work and its impact.”
Vice President, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer
“We want to make sure we promote access to mission-oriented opportunities for all Mathematica staff. Opportunities for many in our nation have been constrained by bias, conscious or unconscious."
President and CEO
Growing Our Equity-Centered Work
In collaboration with our partners across public, private, and foundation sectors, we are actively engaging and co-creating with the communities we serve. Our goal is to amplify the voices and values of those most affected and work together to address the factors contributing to opportunity gaps and social disparities. Learn more about how our commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging informs our work:
