Diversifying the Firm
Maintaining a presence at inclusive conferences also helps Moss Adams close the gap in recruiting, retaining, and developing professionals from underrepresented communities.
“We’re showing each of these communities that Moss Adams is a place where they can be themselves,” said senior executive assistant and Pride BRG leader Kristi Moore. “It helps us grow and change as a firm, be more inclusive, and demonstrate to folks in these spaces that we care. Moss Adams is a place where they want to be.”
Kristi was one of fourteen attendees at the Out & Equal Workplace Summit, the most prominent LGBTQ+ workplace equality event in the world. At this year’s summit, the Pride BRG was selected as a finalist for an Outie Award, which recognizes and celebrates individuals, organizational initiatives, and employee resource groups as role models for advancing equity and belonging for LGBTQ+ people in the workplace.
“To be one of three finalists for the New Employee Resource Group Outie Award speaks to the work we’re doing and the impact we’re making not only at Moss Adams but nationally and beyond,” Kristi said. “It’s important to celebrate what we’ve done well even as we recognize there is work left to be done. Both exist at the same time.”
Jennie Ly, senior manager and Asian BRG leader, hopes the firm continues to expand opportunities for underrepresented professionals to connect with others in the industry and beyond. She was one of nearly 50 team members who attended the Ascend conference for Pan-Asian professionals.
“It’s important for the firm to provide these opportunities,” Jennie said. “These events give underrepresented professionals the appreciation and gratitude for being seen, and it allows Moss Adams to diversify perspectives that bring better quality to our services. This helps us diversify representation at the firm, our client portfolio, and the communities we serve.”