At Draper, our mission is to foster an environment that celebrates inclusivity and diversity, valuing the identity of every individual. We are incorporating inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) principles into our company's framework to make a lasting difference. Our dedication lies in establishing a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
Collaboration is incredibly important to the Draper community and we continue to seek out partners that will allow us to be inclusive and uphold our core values. Partners include fellowships, start-ups, veteran organizations, professional societies and collegiate level groups. If you are interested in partnering with us, please email partnerships@draper.com.
2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Annual Report Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Draper Data Highlights
DFY24
We published additional key data highlights to offer an annual transparent overview of our workforce demographics and strides accomplished in the previous year.
2024 Race/Ethnicity
DFY 2024
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 7% |
| Black/African American | 4% |
| Two or More/Other | 2% |
2023 Race/Ethnicity
DFY 2023
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 7% |
| Black/African American | 4% |
| Two or More/Other | 2% |
2024 Female
DFY 2024
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Female | 24% |
| Non-female | 76% |
2023 Female
DFY 2023
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Female | 24% |
| Non-female | 76% |
2024 Representation of Other Employee Groups
DFY 2024
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Persons with Disabilities | 9% |
| Veteran | 7% |
| All other | 84% |
2023 Representation of Other Employee Groups
DFY 2023
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Persons with Disabilities | 8% |
| Veteran | 6% |
| All other | 86% |
2024 Diversity in Management Roles
DFY 2024
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Female | 28% |
| Non-female | 72% |
2023 Diversity in Management Roles
DFY 2023
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Female | 31% |
| Non-female | 69% |
2024 Diversity in Management Roles
DFY 2024
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| URT | 20% |
| Non-URT | 80% |
2023 Diversity in Management Roles
DFY 2023
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| URT | 20% |
| Non-URT | 80% |
2024 Diversity in Roles VP and above
DFY 2024
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Female | 68% |
| Non-female | 32% |
2023 Diversity in Roles VP and above
DFY 2023
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Female | 66% |
| Non-female | 34% |
2024 Diversity in Roles VP and above
DFY 2024
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| URT | 21% |
| Non-URT | 79% |
2023 Diversity in Roles VP and above
DFY 2023
| Segment | Percentage |
|---|---|
| URT | 20% |
| Non-URT | 80% |
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Our Employee Resource Groups represent an integral aspect of our culture and brand. These groups have played an important role in shaping our company through their diverse range of events, efforts, and community-building initiatives. Supported by dedicated funding, our nine ERGs drive internal and external impact, serving as catalysts for more inclusive policies, new offerings, and better connectivity across our campuses and beyond.
ERG List
Ability+
Ability+ is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for employees with disabilities and individuals connected with someone with a disability. Ability+ focuses on promoting education, raising awareness, and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities.
Asian Pacific Americans@Draper (APA)
The mission of APA is to cultivate a platform for sharing diverse perspectives and creating a sense of belonging. APA also aims to establish an inclusive network that celebrates the cultural backgrounds of APA.
Black Inclusion Network (BIND)
BIND is committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusivity through learning while aiming to elevate the representation of employees from the African Diaspora who share common backgrounds, interests, and aspirations. It serves as a platform for mutual celebration, education about individual differences and appreciation.
Caregivers
Caregivers offer a platform for employees to access resources, engage in discussions, and collaborate with management to balance caregiving responsibilities. Additionally, it serves as a space to foster connections with other employees and provide them with relevant information.
Early Career
The Early Career group creates opportunities for members to establish connections, gain insights into navigating our environment, build networks, and advance professionally.
Latinx
The Latinx ERG aims to cultivate an inclusive community by providing a supportive environment for Latinx employers. This group facilitates networking and mentoring opportunities, informs members about community engagement opportunities, and fosters constructive dialogue.
LGBTQIA+
LGBTQIA+ serves as a peer support group committed to fostering a welcoming and secure environment. Through its M.E.A.N.S framework—Mentoring, Education, Advocacy, Networking, and Socializing, members provide mentorship, guidance, and networking opportunities for employees.
Veterans
The Veterans group is dedicated to supporting, nurturing, and promoting the unique experiences of military veterans within the company. They aim to identify and honor employees who are veterans, enhance the bonds and comradeship of those who have served, and offer mentorship and support to veterans transitioning from military to the company.
Women@Draper
Women@Draper aims to unite, empower and establish a supportive community that inspires women and gender minorities to realize their full potential in careers, personal lives, and leadership roles. The group actively engages the community to promote professional growth and retention.
The Driving Force Behind IDEA
Meet The IDEA Leadership
Aisha Losche
Chief Diversity Officer
"Draper’s culture of innovation and learning is ideal for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility to thrive. We are taking a holistic approach to addressing IDEA through our work, people and policies. This work is ever-changing; therefore, Draper will always be seeking and implementing supportive resources for all our talent. We believe our talent deliver their best work in an inclusive environment that enables them to be seen, heard and valued, which is a state Draper constantly strives for."
Anna Porter
IDEA Partner
"True innovation comes from the diverse perspectives and unique experiences that each of our team members bring to Draper. We view IDEA as the foundation of that innovation and growth, and our commitment to this work is not just about policies, it's about creating a culture where everyone has the opportunity to excel, contribute and be empowered to drive meaningful change."
Jeffrey Borgard
IT Project Manager
"Draper does innovative work that can derive only from a diverse workforce where everyone is welcomed and valued. We foster a workplace of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and authenticity. We strive to continuously improve the work experience by promoting unity around shared goals and values. Diversity and inclusion is something that every employee has a stake in. I am excited to be part of Draper’s IDEA journey."
Josh Leung
Senior Systems Engineer
"Everyone can have great ideas. As a leader in design and innovation, Draper needs all hands on deck to tackle our nation's biggest challenges. I am excited to help Draper drive IDEA initiatives so that everyone feels empowered to work toward and achieve our shared goals and mission."
Laura Seaman
Principal Machine Intelligence Scientist and Group Leader
"Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility powers our work by allowing everyone to bring forward their innovative ideas to solves the nation’s biggest problems. We are working continuously to improve IDEA and I’m excited to help move this work forward."
Meredith Pitchon
Mission Systems Program Manager
At Draper, we tackle the nation's toughest challenges, and we need all hands on deck. Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility means that we attract the best talent and enable everyone to bring their full selves to work. The resulting innovation is the key to our success. I'm privileged to directly support the IDEA work at Draper, and I'm energized by our recent progress and our plans for the next year.
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