Our Team
McKinley’s team is composed of amazing individuals, each with a rich and diverse background and all sharing our commitment to deliver exceptional client experiences. Our team members are passionate about the impact of associations on society. We attract an innovative, driven and collaborative crew. When we aren’t helping advance the work of our clients, you can find us traveling, reading, or attending comedy shows, music concerts, and sporting events.
Meet Our TeamOur Promise
McKinley is a people-first company. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our staff, clients and community. We aim to ensure equity in our practices and cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to contribute their unique strengths. Find out more information about our unique approach to building an equitable workplace.
Learn MoreThe Values that Guide Us
Human
Put people above everything else. Celebrate and support individuality.
Driven
Approach every day with intention. Show initiative.
Human
Put people above everything else. Celebrate and support individuality.
Curious
Embrace learning. Never settle.
Driven
Approach every day with intention. Show initiative.
Connected
Work together as a team. Take care of each other.
Honest
Lead with integrity. Act with conviction.
Benefits
Collaborative Culture
Inclusive and supportive team-based work environment
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, plus generous paid family leave
Social Events
Team retreats, happy hours, book club and others — both live and virtual
Purposeful Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Firm-wide professional development, transparency in DEI data, annual action plans, executive-sponsored and employee-led DEI committee
Competitive and Equitable Pay Practices
Market-informed salaries and a strong commitment to equity in compensation
Unlimited and Flexible Time Off
Unlimited time off for vacation, personal leave, bereavement, etc. Paid holidays and office closures, including weeklong summer and winter breaks
Profit Sharing
End of year cash bonuses and 401k contributions based on firm performance
Hybrid Work Environment
Flexibility to work remotely while contributing to company culture through in-person all-staff and team anchor days
Hiring Process
Virtual Forward
Minimizing risk to our current and prospective employees is our priority. As such, our entire team is working remotely and interviews will be conducted remotely as well. Rest assured that we have all the tools and processes in place for a positive remote interviewing experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
McKinley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Washington Business Journal
2024 Best Place to Work
McKinley Advisors was named a 2024 Best Place to Work by the Washington Business Journal. We are grateful for our driven and passionate staff!
“Through the empowerment of my colleagues, I’ve significantly advanced my career while at McKinley Advisors. I’ve been given opportunities to drive impactful client work, provide my unique skill set to our project teams, and self-direct my focus and growth. This has been made possible by the support and mentorship I’ve received from the subject matter experts I feel fortunate to call my co-workers.”
Danielle Mitchell, AIA
Senior Consultant, McKinley Advisors
“We were recently named one of the "Best Places to Work" by the Washington Business Journal, and I wholeheartedly agree. Plus - it's incredibly interesting work that truly makes a difference in thousands, even millions, of lives every day in a multitude of professions and industries.”
Kristi Donovan, M.S., CAE
Practice Director