Press Release: Kearney & Company Again Named a George Mason University D.E.E.P. Employer
Alexandria, Va. – July 12, 2023 – Kearney & Company, a premier audit, consulting and technology firm focused on the government, has been named a George Mason University Demonstrated Employer Equity & Inclusion In-Practice (D.E.E.P.) Employer for the 2023-2024 academic year. The designation “recognizes worthy employers for their [diversity, equity and inclusion] initiatives from among the thousands that recruit at Mason. Employers with the [D.E.E.P.] designation go ‘deep’ on DEI,” according to the university.
In its selections for the D.E.E.P. Program, George Mason University Career Services considered criteria including partnership with George Mason departments or diversity-based student organizations, the inclusive benefits the organization provides, social justice benefits the organization provides, the diversity of the management team/senior leadership/C-level staff in the organization, the organization’s specific hiring initiatives for marginalized/underrepresented groups, and the organization’s philanthropic support for social justice initiatives and identity-based charities.
“Being recognized again by George Mason University as a D.E.E.P. Employer is a very meaningful honor,” said Kearney Chief People Officer Erin Ogburn. “Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the heart of Kearney, where we firmly believe strength and innovation arise from differences. We are committed to maintaining a culture where all team members celebrate each other’s diverse life experiences.”
Kearney’s DEI initiatives include:
- A dedicated DEIB committee led by team members
- Events celebrating Black History Month and Pride Month
- Unconscious bias training
- Charitable support for a broad range of nonprofits supporting veterans, underprivileged children, the LGBTQ+ community, and Black accountants, among others
- A leadership team (Principals, Partners, and above) comprised of a vast spectrum of representation including veterans, women, women of color, Native American, Black, Asian, and Hispanic leaders.
About Kearney & Company
Established in 1985, Kearney & Company is a Certified Public Accounting firm specializing in providing audit, consulting and technology services to the government. Narrowing our market focus allows us to deepen our understanding of government agencies and provide industry-leading insight to our customers. Our staff — operating from our Alexandria, Virginia, headquarters and satellite offices across the United States — have provided services to every Cabinet-level department and most other agencies and commissions. The support we provide helps make government better.