We believe that an equitable world is a richer world for us all.

However, we know that inequity based on race and class is inherent in our country’s educational systems and structures. The vast majority of higher education institutions were designed to serve a select set of students from privileged backgrounds. Our work exists because of this inequity; we strive for educational equity, opening doors for the many whose potential and drive exceed their opportunity. 

We actively create, recognize, celebrate, and value the diversity amongst us. We are strengthened by the collective similarities and differences of our students, staff, and other community partners, in all the ways in which people differ, and all the characteristics that make one individual or group distinct from another. Our actions around diversity include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensuring that our students can see themselves in the identities of our staff at all levels of the organization
  • Working to make sure that those of us who have personally faced educational inequity are partnering in ongoing efforts to shape the direction of our organization
  • Establishing policies and practices to secure vendors, suppliers, and partners that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve

We define equity as recognizing the unique needs of each individual and ensuring that all can access the same opportunities with differentiated supports; removing the predictability of success or failure that is correlated with any financial, social, or cultural factor used to marginalize or oppress individuals or groups. Our actions around equity include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintaining a culturally-competent team at all levels of the organization through ongoing training, dialogue, and reflection that demonstrates our awareness, understanding, and commitment
  • Interrogating dominant cultural approaches to performing and selecting policies and practices that are equitable and inclusive and align with our Foundations
  • Building partnerships with organizations which can support our students as they face the concrete challenges of oppression, such as the multiple forms of basic needs insecurity

We believe inclusion means creating spaces that are safe and welcoming for all, with particular care for those who have been traditionally marginalized, such as people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ folx, people with disabilities, religious minorities, and those from low-income backgrounds. Our actions around inclusion include, but are not limited to:

  • Fostering an inclusive workplace where bias is examined and respectfully challenged so our community members can bring their most authentic selves each day
  • Providing opportunities for shared leadership, to capitalize on our diversity in our decision-making processes
  • Ensuring that we include student and alumni voices in key programmatic decisions 

Fundamentally, we do not tolerate discrimination based on identity for any reason.

We will engage in these efforts on a daily basis and evolve them as often as needed. We know that each of us brings varied experiences and knowledge to this work. We don’t expect perfection, but hold ourselves and others accountable to deepening our understanding and our commitment. We do so in the service of justice and the spirit of humanity.

Employment Opportunities Our team is our greatest asset. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.  See current job opportunities here.

Learn more about how we encourage diversity and inclusion at Bottom Line:
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement
Support of Gender Inclusive Pronouns