We strive to maintain our reputation as rigorous, mission-driven, respected, and high-quality, while we continue efforts to be more influential, versatile, creative, innovative, cost-conscious, and inclusive.
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I haven't started the job yet so I'm not sureMDRC is committed to finding solutions to some of the most difficult problems facing the nation — from reducing poverty and bolstering economic mobility to improving public education and college graduation rates. We design promising new interventions, evaluate existing programs using the highest research standards, and provide technical assistance to build better programs and deliver effective interventions at scale. To advance our mission, we must recruit and retain staff that encompass a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives, ensure equity in our policies and practices, and build a culture of inclusion, in which all of our staff feel welcome and valued. Promoting these values at MDRC improves the quality and relevance of our research, as well as the daily experiences of our staff.
As researchers who use rigorous methods to learn about policies and programs, we know that measurement is fundamental to diagnosing problems and tracking change. We also know that widely disseminating findings holds organizations accountable for refining and achieving their goals. Thus, we believe that to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion at MDRC, we should treat it as we would treat the problems we address in our research. This means careful measurement and transparency to promote accountability.
Efforts to Strengthen Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We know that building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization requires intentional efforts on the part of management as well as every staff member, and we have taken a number of steps toward achieving this goal. Below are a few noteworthy investments that MDRC has made to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization. (For more information, read MDRC’s Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: From Commitment to Action.)