2023 Annual Inclusion Report
Evolent stands firm behind our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and non-discrimination with our people, through our programs, and alongside our partners.
How we define our DE&I commitment
We endeavor to create a culture where our employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute to Evolent’s mission to change the health of the nation. This is our sixth annual inclusion report, reflecting on the company's progress and ongoing commitment to DE&I.
At Evolent, we recognize that our collective strength lies in our diversity. We believe our commitment to ensuring we have varied perspectives and backgrounds on our teams has allowed us to understand and deliver connected care while seeking to provide innovative solutions. Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond mere representation — it is about seeking to create a culture where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered.
As we work to change the health of the nation by changing the way health care is delivered, we at Evolent are also looking for ways where we can improve our work in the DE&I space. As a company, we have evolved over the years, and it's my honor to share our progress to date in this sixth annual inclusion report. We believe this report demonstrates our unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment within our organization.
While there is still work to do, I’m proud of our progress and our commitment to fostering inclusion throughout our collective work. I invite you to explore this report, learn about our successes, and know that our journey continues.
With hope,
Naprisha Taylor
Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Who powers our DE&I commitment
of employees agree they are treated fairly here regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.
of employees agree they can bring their whole self to work.
of employees feel they belong and that Evolent fosters a culture of inclusion.
Our approach to DE&I begins with a belief that diverse organizations can be more successful for all the key stakeholders — employees, shareholders and partners. Our commitment aligns with our core values, and also gives us a competitive edge. From ensuring we have varied inputs to thinking through challenges from different viewpoints, we believe each person’s voice, perspective and experience contribute to our ability to improve health outcomes across diverse populations.
Our DE&I commitment shows in our approach to developing leaders, how we recognize and mitigate bias and systemic barriers in hiring, how we encourage internal mobility and promotion processes, and how we create org-wide communities through our business resource groups. Our goal is to ensure that we are richly diverse, intentionally equitable and authentically inclusive so that we remain a destination workplace for the exceptional talent that powers our culture and business.
Our commitment to DE&I isn’t just a matter of social responsibility — it's a powerful business strategy. Embracing diversity we believe propels us toward a competitive edge, unlocking a wealth of perspectives that can drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and ultimately elevate our overall business value proposition.
* Racial and ethnic categories following US federal reporting guidelines.
*Disclaimer: This dashboard displays diversity numbers at Evolent, based on voluntary surveys in which employees can self-identify as belonging to designated groups. Thus, the reported numbers may not reflect the full breadth and depth of diversity at Evolent. This data is confidentially collected in our human resources information system, and through Evolent’s annual employee engagement survey. Metrics around leadership, race/ethnicity and self-identification with certain other groups describe domestic employees only. Metrics around the “Other” minority representation include American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, and decline to state. Employees with job titles of managing director and above are categorized as leaders. All other data includes employees located in India and the Philippines.
These results reflect data collected as of December 31, 2023.
How we deliver on our DE&I commitment
Evolent’s DE&I work is grounded in three pillars:
We strive to build an inclusive diverse workforce across all dimensions and celebrate the unique contributions of our employees.
We aim to create an inclusive employee experience that attracts top-tier talent and values current employees.
We endeavor to integrate DE&I principles into our business practices in pursuit of our ultimate mission.
See how we are advancing our commitments through the 2023 programmatic highlights below.
People
Fostering connections
Our business resource groups
Business resource groups (BRGs) are voluntary employee-led affinity groups that help keep employees connected through shared interests and backgrounds.
We believe our BRGs deepen and broaden enterprise-wide inclusion, foster community across our global and remote-first workplace and help advance marketplace goals. With hundreds of members and numerous corporate events welcoming hundreds of participants, our 12 BRGs seek to make a meaningful impact and are a key strategic and personal resource.
Programs
Making a difference
Personal impact days
Evolent offers employees personal impact days to participate in cultural or other meaningful holidays or volunteer activities.
Evolent Employee Relief Fund
The Evolent Employee Relief Fund provides short-term assistance to help bridge the financial gap for qualifying employees experiencing a crisis due to financial hardship.
Key 2023 results include:
Evolent awarded approximately $10,000 in relief funds to employees in need.
Relief funds were used for a variety of unexpected circumstances, ranging from repairs to an employee’s tornado-damaged home to short-term financial assistance for an employee whose spouse was injured and unable to work.
Partnerships
Collaborating in the community
Our social impact initiative
Our social impact initiative, Evolent Cares, promotes civic improvement engagements to help the communities where we live, play and work reach their fullest potential. It is a natural extension of Evolent's commitment to improve the lives of people with complex health conditions.
Key 2023 results include:
Evolent partnered with nearly 20 organizations to address social determinants of health and essential needs, packed 24,000+ meals for community food banks, and donated approximately $20,000 to support local causes and charities.
As part of our Season of Giving campaign, 18 U.S. leaders spearheaded various local impact initiatives including partnering with the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., Toys for Tots in San Diego, Cradles to Crayons and CountyCare in Chicago, and Ronald McDonald House in Atlanta.
Evolent employees in Pune, India, participated in numerous community projects that had a significant impact. As part of their work, they donated 20 artificial limbs for individuals in need and provided beds, wheelchairs and meals to 60 residents of a local senior center.
A look at our progress