{"id":22530,"date":"2020-03-02T21:51:33","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T05:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=22530"},"modified":"2020-03-02T21:51:33","modified_gmt":"2020-03-03T05:51:33","slug":"during-black-history-month-and-year-round-booz-allen-celebrates-inclusion-of-diverse-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=22530","title":{"rendered":"During Black History Month and Year-Round, Booz Allen Celebrates Inclusion of Diverse Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In honor of Black History Month, Booz Allen\u2019s DC office organized a visit to the National Museum of African-American History and Culture for its employees.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The celebration of Black History Month began in 1926 when Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher, created it to honor the achievements of African Americans in the U.S. This year, Booz Allen celebrated by acknowledging and highlighting the many contributions of its African American employees, supported by thoughtful initiatives from internal forums like the African American Network (AAN) and Multicultural Business Resource Group. The Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM Conference gave further cause for celebration, as 11 employees across the firm were honored as STEM leaders, and Executive Vice President Tony Mitchell, the 2019 Black Engineer of the Year had the honor to share some thoughts and pass the torch to the 2020 winner of this singular distinction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Expanding an award-winning \u201cfamily\u201d of STEM champions<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMy creativity allows me to solve the problems our clients face,\u201d says cybersecurity policy and compliance analyst\u00a0Andreen Anglin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anglin brings a multifaceted perspective to her work at Booz Allen. When she\u2019s not helping federal agencies manage their growing number of cyber risks, she serves with the 123rd<\/sup>\u00a0Cyber Protection Battalion of the Virginia National Guard and writes poetry, which has been published in anthologies by the Armed Services Art Partnership.<\/p>\n

Since 2005, over 100 Booz Allen employees have been recognized.<\/p>\n

Also at this year\u2019s BEYA ceremony, Booz Allen Associate Sean Spence received the 2020 BEYA Most Promising Engineering in Government Award.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing completely embraced by the BEYA family is a feeling like no other,\u201d Mitchell said.<\/p>\n

Honoring\u00a0Our Employees During\u00a0Black History Month<\/strong><\/p>\n

The\u00a0AAN hosted a series of events\u00a0throughout Black History Month to engage all employees\u00a0throughout the month, including a private viewing of the film\u00a0Just Mercy<\/em>\u00a0followed by a panel discussion\u00a0on\u00a0how to\u00a0inspire\u00a0positive change for diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n

The AAN also hosted a tour stop for Black Girl Venture CEO Shelly Bell\u00a0in Booz Allen\u2019s DC office,\u00a0and a\u00a0series\u00a0of regional events around the country.<\/p>\n

On February 21st<\/sup>, the AAN and Corporate Affairs team sponsored a visit for employees to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)\u00a0in Washington, DC,\u00a0and provided attendees with the opportunity to\u00a0network and engage with firm leadership and witness the stories and experiences of their diverse colleagues.<\/p>\n

Throughout the month, Booz Allen\u2019s social media channels honored the legacy of influential black leaders\u00a0like Thurgood Marshall, as well as Booz Allen leaders who are paving the way today.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe AAN\u2019s mission\u2014during Black History Month and throughout the year\u2014is to serve as an avenue for employees to collectively work toward increasing their impact and presence at the firm while embracing other talented colleagues who embody what it means to Be Booz Allen at work and beyond,\u201d said Senior Associate and AAN chair, Ebony Thomas.<\/p>\n

Booz Allen\u2019s commitment to\u00a0diversity and inclusion<\/a>\u00a0is year-round. Read about our volunteers\u2019 work in a\u00a0beautification project<\/a>\u00a0at Stuart Hobson Middle School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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