LEADing COMPANies for employees with DISABILITIES
Take Life’s Challenges Head-on! By Anne Rader, Associate, Technology, Booz Allen Hamilton
How long have you been at Booz Allen? What brought you to the firm? I celebrated my 5-year anniversary last September and could not believe how quickly the five years had passed. I came to Booz Allen because I knew it was a recognized leader in hiring people with disabilities, and valued qualified, talented individuals. I was interested in working in public health, translating my policy and program skills in health to add value to our clients.
What type of work do you do, and what do you find most interesting about the consulting field? I support various public health and human services clients to facilitate improved public health, healthcare delivery, and social insurance programs that directly impact at-risk and special populations, including people with disabilities. It’s been exciting to serve clients who have a specific mission to address the health care needs of special populations.
How has Booz Allen supported you through any work-related challenges?
What role does Booz Allen play in helping you grow your career? I have been able to support critical thought-leadership and awareness to improve public health, employment and health care for people with disabilities. As co-chair of the Firm’s diverseABILITY Forum, I have been able to work with very dedicated people across the firm to provide education and awareness on employment, health and personal success for people with disabilities. My client work has provided opportunities to publish articles and sponsor events that address the critical challenges within the health care system, and ensure health equity for at-risk populations.
What advice would you give to people with disabilities looking to enter the consulting world? People should think about how they can create change and be innovative in today’s market place. We always need to be looking forward, driving solutions and ensuring we are delivering high-quality service for our clients. People need to be the solution for today’s toughest challenges. It is also important to be passionate about what we are doing—that’s ultimately how we make a difference for our clients and the larger community in which we live.
What do you see for yourself 5 years, 10 years down the road? I want to write my book about living a full, active, successful life and how having a disability drives me to take life’s challenge head on! I would like to start my own non-profit group, be published, and speak around the world to educate people on the power of human potential, overcoming challenges and achieving personal success. PDJ
Booz Allen is committed to ensuring that its employees have every opportunity to succeed. I work with some terrific people who are ready and willing to provide any support I might need to be successful.
Company: Booz Allen Hamilton headquarters: McLean, Virginia website: www.boozallen.com Primary business: Professional Services, Consulting Revenues: $5+ billion Employees: 25,000
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