Our DEIB Mission

At Chandler, we believe in doing the right thing, always. We foster and cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We celebrate each other’s unique differences and treat others with respect and kindness. We embrace accountability by challenging preconceptions and promoting education.

DEIB Mission and Vision
DEIB Values

Our DEIB Values

The following values hold true to our vision, shape how we carry out our mission, and guide how we are expected to treat one another.

We are committed to:

  • Embracing diverse perspectives and being attentive to power disparities, especially as it affects marginalized members of our communities.
  • Acting with transparency, fairness, integrity and honesty with our employees and clients.
  • Cultivating respectful communication and cooperation between all employees and clients.
  • Exploring potential preconceptions that interfere with inclusiveness.
  • Continuing to diversify our senior executives to shape the firm’s policies, strategies, and leadership.
  • Developing a system for mitigating bias during the hiring, promoting, and evaluating process.
  • Developing our employees’ skills and awareness, both professionally and personally.
  • Being stewards of the communities we serve.
  • Actively working to partner with diverse vendors.

What Is DEIB?

Diversity

Diversity

Diversity represents the many traits that differentiate individuals and groups from each other. Some of these characteristics include: Age, Ethnicity, Gender and Gender Identity, Language, National Origin, Physical Ability, Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation and Veteran Status. 

Equity

Equity

Equity refers to understanding the diverse attributes and needs of individuals and ensuring all have access to the same opportunities and are treated fairly.

Inclusion

Inclusion

Refers to the acts of valuing, respecting, and supporting diverse individuals and perspectives, and enabling their full participation in a community. 

Belonging

Belonging

Belonging is the emotional feeling that an individual or group feels when their identity, diverse characteristics, and unique needs are seen and accepted by a community or organization.