The culture of the Brookings Institution is rooted in a deep commitment to fostering a community of respect, inclusion, and engagement. Beyond the pursuit of excellence and intellectual rigor, Brookings places great value on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual is empowered to contribute, learn, and grow. Regardless of the role, each person is an integral part of the Brookings community and is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.

At Brookings, diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, they are institutional commitments. In order to produce high-quality research that informs innovative, practical policy recommendations, we strive for a workforce that represents a diversity of thought, experience, and personal background. Diversity enhances the relevance and substance of our work, and also helps us adhere more closely to our guiding principles of quality, independence, and impact.

With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors and works to hold ourselves accountable whenever and wherever we can improve.

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Rashawn Ray testimony
Brookings Metro expert Adie Tomer discusses transportation issues
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Just Mercy film screening
Vice president and director of Foreign Policy at Brookings, Suzanne Maloney, gives opening remarks before a Global China panel discussion at Brookings.
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Brookings hosts political leader Stacey Abrams in a conversation about race and political power in the United States with Jelani Cobb, Columbia University's Lipman professor of journalism Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 in Washington.
Senior fellow Michael O’Hanlon welcomes General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chief of Staff at the U.S. Air Force, to a Brookings event on American defense strategy.
Al Gore and Elaine Kamarck at the launch of the Center for Effective Public Management in Brookings Governance Studies program.
Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. secretary of state, signs copies of her book, “Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom,” at a Brookings event.
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Brookings staff at a mental health awareness event
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