At Boulay, we are committed to an inclusive, curious, and diverse culture, where each team member is celebrated, empowered to be their best unique self, and dedicated to helping others do the same. We believe that maximizing each team member’s potential and sense of belonging achieves greater success for all.
The Impact of DEI for our People and Firm
Boulay appreciates that not only does diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) benefit our people, but it also furthers our business goals. A diverse, equitable and inclusive culture creates a welcoming environment, empowers our team members to feel valued and offer greater contributions, and establishes a sense of belonging. DEI in the workplace also enhances productivity, fosters greater collaboration through inclusion, develops better and new solutions through diverse ideas and perspectives, and attracts and retains valued clients and top talent. While we’re not looking to change our team members’ beliefs or advocate for specific political positions, we do seek to educate and provide opportunities for action. We strive to provide team members the opportunity to expand our culture, rather than fit into it.
We aim to infuse DEI into every aspect of our firm by focusing on:
WORKFORCE
Who and how we hire
EDUCATION
What our team members can learn and how we can grow
FIRM CULTURE
How it feels to be part of the Boulay community
BUSINESS STRATEGY
How DEI affects our business efforts and goals
STAKEHOLDERS
How we engage our clients, vendors, and communities
DEI Education & Awareness
One key initiative at Boulay is to provide our team members with a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles. With that essential knowledge, we also equip everyone with a common language to utilize when discussing these topics at our firm. With both required and optional ongoing education for all team members, we aim to educate on and address the unique needs and desires of our workforce.
Inclusive Culture
Creating and maintaining a true sense of belonging for all team members is vital to our firm culture. We seek to celebrate our differences, support and elevate typically underrepresented groups, and empower everyone to be their authentic selves. Through allyship training, ongoing observances and events, diversity among our team, clients and vendors, community engagement, and ongoing assessments, we strive to ensure Boulay embodies a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
Gender Equity
Through Boulay’s initial DEI assessments, we identified gender equity as a specific area for improvement at our firm, especially among our leadership. By offering equitable professional development, awareness and education on treating all genders equally, and developing policies and practices that empower women, our goal is to increase gender diversity among all levels and departments at our firm. WINGS, our women-focused ERG at Boulay, provides additional resources to not only women, but to all team members seeking to be actionable allies for women.
Our DEI Journey
Boulay’s inaugural Employee Resource Group, Women’s Inclusion Network Group for Success (WINGS), aims to empower women to thrive in the workplace and foster a culture of allyship that promotes gender equity for all colleagues at Boulay. WINGS was founded in the belief that by creating a supportive forum, providing resources and tools to address challenges, and embracing the strengths of diversity, we can build a more inclusive and better Boulay together. WINGS is not just for women; it is for everyone at Boulay who wants to contribute to creating a more inclusive environment. By supporting women’s empowerment, we contribute to the growth, innovation, and overall well-being of our entire organization.
Community and Connection
Our team members are encouraged to get involved within Boulay’s culture by participating in various programs and committees. Though each of these serve a different purpose, all foster professional development, connection among colleagues and personal growth for our team members.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Team
Ben Surratt
Senior Tax Manager
Cathy Hogan
Director of Operations and Compliance, BFA
Julie Brown
Director of Culture and Inclusion
Tom Johnson
Managing Partner
Valerie Mason
Marketing Manager
team member TESTIMONIALs
