Diversity & Inclusion

For close to half a century, we have helped public sector clients address the important questions around social equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are one of the largest solutions providers of disparity studies, and none of the M/WBE programs where the client followed MGT’s recommendations have been suspended. We’re very proud to have conducted more unchallenged studies than any other consultant in the country based on the thoroughness and quality of our work.

Our team of experts evaluate and examine contracting, procurement, and workforce inequalities to bring our clients answers and remedies that are legally defensible and objective. We have helped clients navigate the complexities and challenges involved in producing accurate and valid disparity assessments so everyone has a greater path to economic opportunity and prosperity. We also work on high-profile, racially sensitive studies that address social inequity and lead to recommendations for true social change.

Availability & Disparity (A&D) Study Research

A disparity study provides quantitative and qualitative research evidence, in accordance with the law, to determine if there are disparities in the use of small- and minority-owned businesses in procurement and contracting. We also can identify a strategy to remedy disparate treatment (if found).

Minority, Women, Small, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Implementation

We help clients establish their M/WBE target goals consistent with court rulings, statutes, and federal regulations. If disparity exists, we develop remedial goal models and methodologies to address them. We also help develop and implement program policies, communication plans, and ordinances for existing programs.

Litigation Support

Many disparity studies become part of a legal challenge to an M/WBE program. However, only a handful of studies challenged have been successful at the federal appellate court level. Our studies have been upheld twice and never rejected.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Studies

These studies can include workplace analysis and assessments, training, and work plans. The underlying principal of these studies is to provide an organization or community with a more equitable and inclusive environment.

Availability Studies

Availability studies focus on examining if firms are available to contract with an agency. We use valid resources that consider key “ready, willing, and able factors”, like utilization, location, capacity, services, and interest in contracting with the agency in question.

Fred Seamon, PhD
Executive Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Fred brings more than 35 years of experience in providing organizational analysis, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and disparity research and studies.
Andres Bernal, JD
Director, Disparity Solutions
Andres is an expert in providing quantitative research for disparity studies with more than 16 years of experience.
Lamont Browne, EdD
Vice President, Organizational Solutions
Lamont brings more than 18 years of experience working in a variety of education environments, leading his own consulting firm, acting as CEO for a Charter School, and leading an autonomous school office.
Lara Opheim
Manager, Organizational Solutions
Lara has more than 12 years of experience working with data systems and analytical methods and techniques.

How May We Help You?

We offer global expertise in education, state and local, and private/non profit industries. Coupled with local knowledge and partnerships, our experts devise solutions specific to your unique challenges to achieve exceptional outcomes.