Diversity & Inclusion at Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn is committed to an inclusive environment where diversity is embraced, valued, and celebrated. This means creating and sustaining an environment where employees feel they are treated fairly and equitably and have an equal opportunity to flourish—no matter who they are or what they do.

Prioritizing diversity & inclusion helps us all grow, by bringing broader perspectives, different points of view, and a greater understanding of the increasingly diverse client base and communities we serve. By recruiting, mentoring, developing, and retaining diverse staff at all levels, we can fuel innovation and increase our competitive advantage within the marketplace.

To create a more inclusive environment, we commit to:

Treat all employees with great respect and dignity.
Create an emotionally safe place to work where employees can openly be their authentic self.
Respect all employees while acknowledging their right to have differing beliefs or opinions.
Seek activities that educate and make us more aware of the diversity of our staff.
Support employee resource groups.
Maintain an environment that is free from employees imposing their personal beliefs on others.
Offer training that seeks to enhance a more inclusive workplace.

Kimley-Horn’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Kimley-Horn’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee supports the firm’s ERGs, champions D&I topics and activities, helps with recruiting efforts, and partners with regional and office leadership to represent our dedication to D&I. The current committee represents diversity in a variety of ways and serves as a combination think-tank and connector group for our D&I efforts across the firm.

“We are here to provide an environment for our people to flourish, and that starts with allowing every individual to be their complete, unique, and best self.”

“I am passionate about D&I because everyone deserves to be heard.”

“Everyone should be celebrated for their individuality, and the first step to do that is to know what makes each person so great.”

“Listening, understanding, and responding to everyone that we encounter is vital to producing a plan that truly attempts to represent a community.”

“The biggest opportunity is to listen. We need to be willing to ask questions, be vulnerable to learn and share, and create a welcoming office environment.”

“I am passionate because I was fortunate to have so many people support and believe in me. I want everyone at Kimley-Horn to feel that same level of acceptance and support that I have known during my career.”

“I have been lucky to be a part of different communities where diversity has existed at many levels. Seeing these communities firsthand has shown me what can be achieved when diversity is supported.”

“I am passionate about a Kimley-Horn where every employee feels that they belong and can contribute to the firm’s success and community.”

“I think the best teams—the ones that change the world; the ones they make movies about—not only include a variety of perspectives and experiences, but they also cultivate, encourage, and celebrate them.”

“There is never too small an effort that goes unnoticed, we start with ourselves and our team, and it will quickly spread outwards.”

“When you can fully express your true self in any situation, it enriches the experience for everyone. Our diverse backgrounds and viewpoints allow us to share, understand, and celebrate our differences.”

“Our D&I initiatives are in the forefront of our firm’s focus; therefore all employees should embrace these and reach out to the D&I Committee members for clarifications and suggestions.”

“I encourage everyone to be proactive in supporting and growing the dialogue around diversity and inclusion. Seek a trusted partner and start conversations.”

“While we are all different, we truly are also the same. I want to help people respect and embrace differences, find commonalities, and build genuine connections from there.”

Supporting Our Employees

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Kimley-Horn provide a sense of belonging. ERGs are open to all employees on an equal basis.

Black Kimley-Horn Network (BKN)

Fosters a supportive environment and cultivating a sense of belonging and identity for Black employees at Kimley-Horn. By enhancing awareness of Black culture and promoting understanding, we aim to provide opportunities for all members to connect, share experiences, and thrive in their careers.

Kimley-Horn Asian & Pacific Islanders (KHAPI)

Highlights important and relevant cultural and ethnic experiences through the Asian & Pacific Islander (API) lens for all Kimley-Horn employees to build a community of support, empowerment, and opportunity to flourish inside and outside of our careers.

Military KHonnections

Exists to provide a connection platform for employees to share resources and experiences with the military community at Kimley-Horn. We aim to advocate for Kimley-Horn’s military community by providing additional support, training and enhanced integration efforts for our veteran and actively serving military members and their families.

Pride KHonnect

Aims to foster an environment that is inclusive to those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or other genders/identities and our allies (LGBTQ+). We want our LGBTQ+ employees to feel connected and empowered in their careers and in service to our clients and communities.

Unidos @ KH

Fosters a community of partners who are committed to education, connection, and empowerment. We believe that by providing opportunities for learning, collaboration, and advocacy, we can create a more inclusive and supportive workplace for all Hispanic and Latino partners.

Women @ KH

Champions women through all seasons of their life and career, fostering a sense of belonging, professional growth, and connection. We strive to empower women as they build meaningful careers at Kimley-Horn—enabling them to flourish, lead, and shape the future of our firm. By embracing the whole person and diverse perspectives, we strengthen our firm’s competitive advantage, increase retention, and drive innovation.

Additional Resources

We support a robust Veterans Community with a committee focused on hiring and integrating veterans; we provide Floating Holidays to recognize the variety of religious and multicultural holidays and observances celebrated by employees; we encourage involvement with industry organizations by covering membership costs for every employee; and we recognize the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities and provide adjustments/modifications to a job or the workplace as needed.

Our core purpose is to provide an environment for our people to flourish.

We do this by welcoming diversity of thought and building strong teams who work together toward common goals.

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Supporting Our Clients + Communities

We also celebrate a variety of viewpoints, interests, and expertise through industry participation, community involvement, and project work.

Kimley-Horn and Cristo Rey Atlanta Students

People in a busy city walking across a crosswalk

Kimley-Horn Public Engagement specialists seeking out underrepresented members of the community for feedback and input

The Guadalu PLAYhouse presented with a sign reading the designers and builders, Kimley-Horn and Balfour Beatty

The entrance to the Fitzsimons Veterans Apartments with an American Flag raised on a pole

A swing in an inclusive playground made to completely strap someone into it creating a safe swing

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