We are a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality and respect. At ICF, we are not all the same. And that has always been our greatest strength.
We share a passion for creating lasting and meaningful change that makes the world a better place. Our positive impact is magnified by our different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives—all coming together to find solutions as unique as the challenges we face.
Our report reaffirms our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and shares our journey, achievements, and intentions for the future.
How we connect
Our Employee Community Networks connect us by common characteristics, interests, and goals. More than just a place for networking and support, they foster our professional development, community outreach, and business impact.
"The ECNs, for me, are a continuation of the very spirit in which ICF was first founded as the Inner City Fund: to engage with communities and support them to reach beyond their grasp."
—Ripin Kalra, Technical Director—Urban, Resilience and Analytics
"I hope members will ultimately feel like they can bring their entire self to the work they lead and support at ICF. In doing so, I believe ICF will truly be able to benefit by all of the diverse skills, talents, and capabilities of all staff."
—Kary James, Vice President, Equity and Inclusion, Public Sector Group
“I have a lot of lived experience and knowledge that I can share as part of breaking down barriers to work accessibility. I also would like to learn from others about what best practices, technology, and information is available to people like me in order to further grow in my career.”
⏤Julia Schaeman, Senior Research Scientist
"The ECNs are an excellent forum to celebrate the diversity among our ICF family, and provide important, safe learning environments for us to grow and learn from each other. It’s our collective appreciation of our differences that contributes to a deeper, more meaningful understanding of ourselves and our clients."
—T. M. Bull Bennett, Senior Hazard Mitigation Specialist, Disaster Management
"ICF does a lot of interesting, meaningful work that makes a positive difference, one project at a time. I hope that members feel supported and motivated to do more great work that is rewarding on many levels."
—Pablo Topete, Senior Lead Research Scientist
"If we continue creating the support channels and resources necessary for LGBTQIA+ employees to excel in their professional lives, the positive impact will ripple throughout ICF."
—Jason Clevenger, Manager, Community Development
“I chose to step up and be involved with the Veterans ECN primarily because I understand the unique challenges that veterans must face when integrating into the civilian world and how easy it is to become a statistic without guidance, leadership, and opportunity.”
—Jeremy Tompson, Senior Training Specialist
"Our ECN is a collaborative platform, where women at ICF can network, exchange their intersectoral knowledge, share their experiences and ideas, and encourage each other."
—Shivali Dwivedi, Senior Energy Analyst
of employees feel like they belong at ICF
of employees see ICF's progress in building a more diverse and inclusive organization
of people managers are female
of new hires are non-white
(in countries where we are permitted to collect this data)
