2024 Annual Inclusion Report
As one of our core values, Evolent stands firm behind our commitment to equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, and a culture where we “foster inclusion.” We will continue to invest in these efforts with our people, through our programs, and alongside our partners to enhance our ability to attract and retain top talent, regardless of background or geography.
How we define our inclusion 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 seventh annual inclusion report, reflecting on the company's progress and ongoing commitment in this space.
I deeply believe that the best companies and the strongest missions emerge from inclusive environments that welcome different perspectives regardless of background or geography. Our commitment has been clear and unchanging in our need for varied voices and skillsets around the table because no single person has all the answers. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity and building an inclusive culture with varying perspectives is—and always will be—a part of our foundation for success.
What makes our global team special is how seamlessly we operate as one unified force. As a leader in Evolent’s global operations, I see how my team and I are integral to all parts of Evolent. When we bring together talent from across our global locations, we're not just building connections, we're driving our mission forward with the full power of our international expertise.
Our voluntary, employee-led BRGs create vital connections that transcend typical workplace relationships. In our remote environment, these groups have become especially valuable and the safe spaces our BRGs provide extend beyond support networks to being catalysts for open and positive change throughout our entire organization. Seeing members enhance our company culture while finding personal fulfillment in their friendships and contributions is what makes these groups truly impactful.
*Disclaimer: This dashboards above display 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. Metrics around race/ethnicity and self-identification with certain other groups describe domestic employees only. All other data includes employees located in India and the Philippines.
So there is no misunderstanding, both the law and Evolent policy prohibit making employment decisions based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or other protected characteristics. Likewise, inclusion efforts that we undertake do not negate our overall non-discrimination obligations as an organization. We simply use diversity metrics to be self-reflective. And our metrics and inclusion efforts are designed to ensure we are effectively opening opportunities to everyone throughout the company, regardless of background, consistent with our legal and moral responsibilities.
These results reflect data collected as of December 31, 2024.
Who we are
The Average Evolent Employee
Average Age:
42 years
Has Worked for Evolent for:
4.9 years (average)
Lives in:
Illinois, Texas, Missouri, California and Florida
(Top 5 U.S. states with the most Evolent employees)
Likely to Answer to:
Jennifer, Ashley, Michelle, Rahul or Snehel
(Most common first names of U.S. and India employees)
Acts Charitably:
51,904 Total Personal Impact Hours* logged in 2024.
*As an employee benefit, Evolent offers paid Personal Impact Days that may be used to participate in activities, cultural holidays, celebrations, or other events where time off is not currently provided by Evolent.
How we deliver on our inclusion commitment
Evolent’s inclusion work is grounded in three pillars:
We strive to build an inclusive workforce across all dimensions of diversity 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 inclusion principles into our business practices in pursuit of our ultimate mission.
See how we are advancing our commitments through the 2024 programmatic highlights below.
Building bridges
Evolent's innovative approach to connection
In 2024, Evolent strengthened the fabric of the organization through two important initiatives designed to enhance collaboration and amplify perspectives across all levels of the organization.
The Voices Tour emerged as a vital listening platform, consisting of virtual meetings between all employees across the organization and Evolent leadership. These sessions demonstrated our unwavering commitment to ensure every voice contributes to shaping our organizational direction, regardless of role, level, or business unit.
Complementing this effort, Evolent Connections introduced an innovative approach to virtual networking. Through randomly assigned networking groups, employees from various departments and functions came together to share experiences and insights about their roles. These virtual gatherings transcended the traditional boundaries of remote work, while fostering meaningful connections through both casual conversation and professional exchange. The program received enthusiastic feedback from participants and proved to be an effective solution for maintaining strong interpersonal bonds in a remote work environment.
Global impact
Evolent International's journey of inclusion
Evolent International (EI) exemplifies excellence in global collaboration, uniting professionals across the United States, the Philippines, and India.
Senior leaders demonstrated their commitment to global integration through extensive visits to international offices in 2024. These visits included cultural events and town halls in Makati City, Philippines, and collaborative team activities with more than 250 employees in Pune. A significant highlight was the Women Leaders Connect events in both the Philippines and India, which brought together women leaders from both the U.S. and India to share their personal and professional journeys.
EI's commitment extended beyond professional development to community impact with the India team donating more than 450 hygiene and health kits to rural schools and organizing blood drives in collaboration with Sassoon Hospital and Robinhood Army.
Learning and development
Strengthening inclusion through education
At Evolent, equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, and inclusion is fundamental to our workplace culture, embedded deeply into our practices to ensure all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute to our company mission. In 2024, we implemented several comprehensive educational initiatives to strengthen these principles across our organization.
Our quarterly Diving Into DE&I Sessions provide new hires with an in-depth introduction to Evolent's commitment to non-discriminatory, inclusive practices. These sessions explore the evolution of inclusion at Evolent, showcasing our current initiatives and offering opportunities for employees to become more actively involved.
As leadership development remains a key focus, our senior leadership team participated in specialized non-discrimination training during summer 2024. In partnership with the global non-profit organization SumOfUs (now Ekō), this 45-minute interactive session provided practical tools for mitigating bias and fostering equal employment opportunity and inclusivity in hiring, managing, and growing teams.
Our commitment to continuous learning was evident through our robust LinkedIn Learning program, accessible to all employees. In 2024, more than 185 employees completed various courses, including "How to be More Inclusive," "Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion," and "Skills for Inclusive Conversations." Additionally, over 1,000 employees participated in nine virtual learning sessions led by external trainers, covering topics such as "Inclusive Leadership," "Men as Allies," and "Borderless Networking.
Business resource groups
Creating communities of impact and innovation
Evolent's 12 business resource groups (BRGs) stand as powerful engines of inclusion and innovation, creating supportive environments where interested employees connect and collaborate. In 2024, our BRGs demonstrated how employee-led initiatives can drive meaningful organizational change and community impact.
The year began with two dynamic virtual open houses, introducing employees to our large BRG ecosystem and their leaders. These events served as gateways for prospective members to explore each group's unique mission and focus areas, embodying our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee can find their community.
For example, our Cancer Fighters BRG exemplified our dedication to creating value beyond our walls, sponsoring National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) races in Washington, DC, and Atlanta, Georgia, for the third consecutive year. This commitment earned Evolent a prestigious place in NBTS's Circle of Hope community, recognizing our ongoing support for brain tumor research, treatment advancement, and patient advocacy.
Another example of a powerful demonstration of our evolving global perspective, the Team Pune BRG transformed into the Cultural Groove BRG, expanding its mission to enhance cultural understanding across Evolent so that employees across localities can harmoniously connect, learn, and thrive.
Award Highlight
Evolent was included on the 2024 ParityList for 5th year in a row, which recognizes organizations that have policies, benefits, and programs that create conditions “in which all employees have an equal shot at advancement and success.”
