Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging & Societal Impact
Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging & Societal Impact
Better, together
At Baker Tilly, we create an environment where every team member feels seen, heard, valued and connected. When we can bring our authentic selves to work each day, our contributions reflect our individual best, and our community is strong.
Our approach to diversity, inclusion and belonging is embedded in all aspects of our business. We do this to create a sense of belonging for all team members, foster a cultural mindset and effect change.
Signature initiatives
Our signature initiatives provide spaces for our people to connect, learn and engage, while team member-led communities provide a space for us to connect in a meaningful way.
GROW
GROW (Growth and Retention of Women) supports the attraction, development and advancement of women at Baker Tilly.
NexGen
NexGen helps discover and promote how four generations of team members can build rewarding relationships and advance our workplace, together.
- BTNovus Young Professionals
SOAR
SOAR (Supporting Opportunity, Advancement and Recognition) supports inclusion and career advancement for team members of color.
- AAPI Community
- Black Community
- LatinX Community
Team member networks
Team member networks are organized for team members by team members around common interests and attributes.
Community leaders
Shane Lloyd, head of diversity, inclusion and belonging
"At Baker Tilly, belonging is one of our core values — emphasizing the importance of establishing a dynamic and innovative community within our firm. Our team members appreciate the depth of connection they’re able to make with their clients and colleagues by being a part of a growing community that is local, coast to coast and international."
Brenna Waldschmidt-Gay, Pride Team Member Network co-chair
"It is important that we leverage one another’s individuality to drive innovation within teams and build a unique value proposition both internally and externally."
Amanda Klein, GROW National Committee Chair
“Our GROW vision is to create an environment that fosters opportunities for women at all levels and a community where women are supported, mentored and continually developed to meet their career goals. Thanks to the participation of women and men at all levels in our firm, the future is bright for women at Baker Tilly.”
Ryan Oates, Sustainability Team Member Network co-leader
"The Environmental Sustainability Team Member Network aims to build awareness and change habits through education and mutual support. We network and develop friendships with others across the firm we wouldn’t otherwise get to know, building a true sense of belonging."
Victor Geagla, NexGen co-leader
“Through NexGen, we are amplifying and elevating the voices of our next generation of leaders, and connecting our workplace generations through conversation and community.”
Laura Hernandez, LatinX Community co-leader
"Through the Latinx community, we share experiences, express our feelings and showcase our culture in joyful ways. It’s an open forum and a welcoming place for all to learn and connect."
Belonging for all
Belonging is a core Baker Tilly value. Each team member commits to upholding a workplace driven by fairness, compassion, equality and a deep level of mutual respect.
Our stories
Baker Tilly sponsors global study on gender, generation and care
Support of the Coqual Challenging Norms study elevated gender and caregiving conversations and action at Baker Tilly.
Health and well-being at Baker Tilly
A new Health and Well-being resource center provides Baker Tilly Employees with a one-stop-shop for all benefit programs and resources.
Building community among caregivers and those with diverse abilities at Baker Tilly
Baker Tilly's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all, including caregivers and those with neurodiverse or physical disabilities, is progressing quickly.
Honoring our veterans
As Baker Tilly celebrates Veterans Day, two team members who served share their stories through our Veterans Team Member Network.
Meet our first class of Now for Tomorrow scholars
The Baker Tilly Foundation's Now for Tomorrow Scholarship expresses our core value of stewardship and looks to the future of our profession.
Building equity from the ground up
Our real estate team is helping create opportunity with underrepresented developer services.Baker Tilly achieves perfect score on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign award highlights workplace inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community.
Career growth across cultures
Senior Consultant Chinar Verma finds her strengths while facing the challenges of adapting to a new culture.
Pride at Baker Tilly
Baker Tilly team member reflects on belonging, being himself and standing up for change.A passion for equity and access
Matt Paschall helps craft new services that embed diversity and inclusion into our real estate advisory business model.