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Diversity & Inclusion

We are firmly committed to a more just and equitable future for our firm and the communities we serve.

Diverse Perspectives

The collaboration of diverse people from many fields of design is a powerful source of breakthrough ideas.

That’s why we believe in an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible culture. Diversity, in every sense of the word, is woven into our values, our focus on a regenerative future, and is apparent in our passion to produce purposefully crafted spaces for our clients and communities. We firmly believe that our success in elevating client performance is enabled by our intentional actions to ensure that every employee feels included, appreciated and empowered to bring their experience and perspective to our work.

Our Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Industry Engagement

Advancing diversity within our profession

Overview

National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
We are proud to be a corporate patron of NOMA's President's Circle membership program, helping to support the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of our industry on a national level. Our employees participate in local chapters, speak at local and national events, and attend the annual NOMA conference.

AIA 2030 Diversity Challenge - Large Firm Roundtable (LFRT) Efforts
As a participant in the AIA Large Firm Roundtable and the 2030 Diversity Challenge, we are helping to support NOMA's efforts in doubling the number of black registered architects by 2030. As part of this financial commitment, we are working to minimize barriers and build greater access to opportunities within our profession.

AIA Foundation Desiree Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Black women are hugely underrepresented in architecture. This scholarship foundation seeks to honor the life and legacy of former Little employee Desiree V. Cooper by supporting minorities and women in the advancement of their careers in architecture.

Increasing Representation

Attracting diverse talent to our firm

Photograph of Thomas Campbell at Little booth

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Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU’s)
We understand the important role that historically black colleges and universities play in preparing the future leaders of our industry. That's why we actively recruit design students from Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Morgan State University, Prairie View A&M University, Tuskegee University, and the University of the District of Columbia.

Housing Stipend for HBCU Students
Helping to foster the next generation of design professionals, community leaders, and changemakers, Project Pipeline advocates for increased inclusiveness, diversity, fellowship, equity, and excellence in design. We're proud to have provided 16 scholarships to high school students who have the potential to affect positive change through design.

Partnership with iPAL (Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure) Schools for Internships/Externships)
Systemic disparities are among the reasons why the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) established the IPAL program. Little partners with participating universities to allow minority architecture students to gain work experience and complete their licensing exams while still in school and to graduate with a professional license.

ACE Mentoring Program
Workforce development is critically important to the cultivation and sustainability of labor for our industry and career opportunities for our youth. In partnership with the ACE Mentoring Program, we provide hands-on learning opportunities for high school students interested in exploring careers in architecture, construction, and engineering.

Explorers Program
The Explorers Program was created by the Scouts of America to teach important life and career skills to young people from all backgrounds through immersive career experiences and mentorship provided by community and business leaders. At Little, we regularly host events and activities for students who are interested in everything from engineering to interior design.

Career Development & Belonging

Reinforcing best practices for a diverse culture

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Firmwide programs that build inclusiveness and address bias
Our success depends on the close collaboration of diverse people. Our internal training programs help ensure inclusiveness and identify biases so that we establish a common understanding and expectation of how we care for each other and our clients.

Employee Resource Groups
The mission of our Employee Resource Groups is to proactively improve equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice at Little through discussion, education, and outreach within and outside the organization. These groups focus on helping to make Little the best place to work for all employees (current and future) and encourage diversity of opinion, experience, and knowledge to positively impact our work and the communities in which we live.

Mentorship Program
Whether it's one-on-one, in a group setting, personal growth or professional growth, we believe in providing our employees with exceptional mentoring that helps them advance farther and faster than they could anywhere else. Our culture of teaching and learning through cross-mentoring spans generations, disciplines, interests and talents and gives each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences.

Benefits & Policies

Supporting diversity within our firm

Our profession can sometimes be intense, and we know the pressure of a deadline. To help our employees integrate their work life with their home life, we have a flexible work environment, and we have quality of life programs that allow us to balance the ebb and flow of our personal and professional lives.

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Our Firm

Diversity & Inclusion

We are firmly committed to a more just and equitable future for our firm and the communities we serve.

Diverse Perspectives

The collaboration of diverse people from many fields of design is a powerful source of breakthrough ideas.

Our Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Industry Engagement

Advancing diversity within our profession

Overview

Increasing Representation

Attracting diverse talent to our firm

Overview

Career Development & Belonging

Reinforcing best practices for a diverse culture

Overview

Benefits & Policies

Supporting diversity within our firm

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Our Firm

Diversity & Inclusion

We are firmly committed to a more just and equitable future for our firm and the communities we serve.

Diverse Perspectives

The collaboration of diverse people from many fields of design is a powerful source of breakthrough ideas.

Our Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Industry Engagement

Advancing diversity within our profession

Increasing Representation

Attracting diverse talent to our firm

Career Development & Belonging

Reinforcing best practices for a diverse culture

Benefits & Policies

Supporting diversity within our firm

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