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Inclusion and Diversity Article Archive

ATLAS 2023 participants
Transforming the Future of Finance with ATLAS Fellows

We’re proud to support ATLAS in its mission to open doors for students of underrepresented backgrounds. Learn more.

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Frankfurt Investment Banking Team Hosts Workshop with START Foundation

Baird European Investment Banking recently gave students an exclusive introduction to the finance industry.

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Achieve Your Aspirations: Ana Geller

Ana Geller, Branch Manager of Baird’s Baltimore Office, shares the challenges and opportunities she’s experienced in her career.

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Baird Again Named Best Places to Work for Millennials

Today, Baird was named number 28 on Fortune magazine's 2023 Best Workplaces for Millennials list.

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Making History Together

See how we’re joining our associates, clients and communities in creating a more inclusive future for all.

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Baird Advisors Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Serve Milwaukee
Baird Advisors Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Serve Milwaukee

In addition to sponsoring the project, the team volunteered to help build a home in Milwaukee’s Harambee Neighborhood.

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Partnering To Make a Difference

Ascend and Baird Gives Back, two Baird Associate Resource Groups, team up to support women and girls in our communities.

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Showing Up for One Another

We're proud to celebrate Pride Month. Learn more about the people and partnerships that bring Pride to life at Baird.

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Celebrating Our Stories

We honor the rich heritage, influence and stories of the Asian Pacific American community within Baird and in our world.

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Girls on the Run’s Sneaker Soiree

Baird’s Milwaukee leaders laced up their sneakers in support of a local youth development program.

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Baird Receives 2023 Military Friendly Employer Designation

Baird is proud to be a designated Military Friendly Employer for the fourth consecutive year in 2023.

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Baird's Booth Discusses Community Support with Pittsburgh Business Times

Steve Booth, Baird Chairman and CEO, discusses Baird's plans to be a strong supporter of the Pittsburgh community.

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Baird’s Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity Featured in MMAC Commerce Magazine

Rodney Jones-Tyson, our Global Human Resources Officer, shared his perspectives in this recent article.

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A Best Workplace for Women

We are honored to be recognized among the Best Workplaces for Women™ by Fortune® and Great Place to Work®.

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Baird Global Investment Banking Works with Brands Committed to Representation

Sector advisors work with a diverse array of brands to help offer personalized experiences to their customers.

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Empathy and Allyship

In this recent piece, John Taft, Vice Chair, reflects on his personal inclusion & diversity journey and the power of empathetic allyship.

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Reflecting on Baird’s Inaugural Multicultural Conference

Our associates look back on Baird's first Multicultural Conference.

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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Baird is proud to join our associates, clients and communities in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Baird Partners with Nonprofit to Raise Awareness of Employee Ownership Programs

New Nonprofit Ownership Works Launches Movement to Help Create at Least $20 Billion in Wealth for Working Families Through Employee Ownership Programs

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Gordon Pan Named to Crain’s “Notable Executives of Color in Finance”

Baird Capital’s President, Gordon Pan, was recently named to Crain’s Chicago Business’s 2022 list of Notable Executives of Color in Finance. Learn more about this recognition.

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Making Us Better: Baird Advisors Intern Program

See the impact of a strong and meaningful intern program from the perspective of two long-term interns. Discover the benefits it has on the team, culture and clients.

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Baird Again Named a Best Workplace For Millennials By Fortune

Global Financial Services Firm Ranks No. 39 , Seventh Consecutive Year Recognized

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Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Baird is proud to join our associates, clients and communities in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

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Jim Allen Discusses Need for Financial Literacy in Louisville Business First

Allen shares his perspective on why financial literacy should be at the forefront of educational priorities.

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The Women of Baird - Angela Pittman Taylor

Angela Pittman Taylor, Public Relations Manager, discusses what’s special about the people at Baird, and what she learned about leadership from Paul Purcell.

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Baird Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Baird is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. See how our Prism Associate Resource Group developed a series of events to honor the unique cultures, traditions and achievements of individuals with ancestry in Spain and Latin America.

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Video: Baird Journeys – Bringing Grace Landing to Life

Grace Landing opened in summer 2021, bringing a long-time dream to life for the McAllister family and many others.

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Leslie Dixon Receives Milwaukee Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement HR Award

Leslie Dixon, Chief Human Resources Officer at Baird, was honored with the ‘Lifetime Achievement HR Award’ by the Milwaukee Business Journal.

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Crain’s Chicago Business: Diversity in Recruiting and Hiring

In a March 22 Crain’s Chicago Business roundtable discussion, Ashley Price, Baird’s Private Wealth Management Diversity Talent Advisor, shared insights on eliminating bias in attracting, hiring and retaining a more diverse pool of talent.

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Building Future Leaders

We're proud to partner with programs like Seattle's Rainier Scholars, a unique mentoring program for students of color.

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Pride Month: Reflections from Our Associates

Baird associates reflect on Pride Month and its significance to the LGBTQ community.

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Mary Ellen Stanek: Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance

Mary Ellen Stanek, CFA, Baird Advisors Chief Investment Officer and President of Baird Funds, is one Barron’s “100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance” for a second consecutive year.

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Honoring Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

As Baird commemorates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Baird associates reflected on their heritage and the importance of honoring their cultures.

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International Women’s Day 2021

As trusted partners to our clients, champions of their communities and leaders of our firm, the women of Baird inspire us every day.

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Rodney Jones-Tyson
Rodney Jones-Tyson Featured in Chicago Booth Magazine

Baird's Chief Risk Officer shares his perspective on innovation, preparation and giving back.

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Baird Advisors Cares: A Dream Come True for Duane McAllister and Family

Celebrating the Groundbreaking of Grace Landing

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Izioma Nwabuzor
Following her DREAM

Helping immigrants brought to this country as children is just one of the reasons Isioma Nwabuzor, Baird's Associate General Counsel, was among the Milwaukee Business Journal's "40 Under 40" in 2020.

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Sharing Life-Shaping Experiences

Victoria Rios shared her journey and discussed the value of her more than five years at Baird in an interview during Cristo Rey’s Trailblazer – A Night of Impact.

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Black History Month: Reflections from Baird Associates

As Baird commemorates Black History Month, members of the firm’s Prism Associate Resource Group shared their reflections on the importance and impact of honoring Black history.

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The Women of Baird - Mei Robertson

Mei Robertson, Baird’s Director of Client Reporting, discusses how the high-quality people at Baird have helped stretch her talents, and why you should never corner a raccoon.

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We is Greater Than I

Learn more about what "WE is Greater Than I" means at Baird.

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