Brandon Washington Joins EverQuote as Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
January 25 2021 - 4:05PM
EverQuote, Inc. (Nasdaq: EVER), a leading online insurance
marketplace, is pleased to announce that Brandon Washington has
joined EverQuote as Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion.
"Brandon has a wealth of experience as a leader in the
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion space, and we are extremely
excited to welcome him as a member of our executive team," said
board member and EVP, Strategic Projects, Darryl Auguste. "His
multi-faceted DEI approach will be instrumental in EverQuote's
continued journey to become the best-in-class destination for
employees and customers alike."
“I am honored and humbled to be joining such a talented team
that is transforming the insurance shopping experience,” said
Washington. “I look forward to furthering EverQuote’s deep
commitment to having a diverse, forward-thinking workforce and
growing customer base.”
Mr. Washington joins EverQuote from the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), where he served as the Associate
Vice Chancellor for Equal Opportunity. In this role he led the team
charged with ensuring the campus’ equitable and inclusive working,
learning and living environment. Prior to his time at UNC, he
served as the Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator at
Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida. Brandon also
spent five years with the US Department of Education, Office for
Civil Rights investigating issues related to systemic racism,
inequitable funding of women’s programs and disability
discrimination. Brandon holds a BS in Finance and Human Resource
Management from the University of South Carolina, a MBA from
Charleston Southern University, and a Juris Doctorate from Florida
A&M College of Law. He is also a licensed attorney.
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factors, including: (1) the Company's ability to attract and retain
consumers and insurance providers using the Company's marketplace;
(2) the Company’s ability to grow its marketplace and launch
innovative products to connect more insurance shoppers with the
right policies for them; (3) the effectiveness of the Company's
growth strategies and its ability to effectively manage growth; and
(4) other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the
Company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is on
file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the
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so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as
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date of this press release.
About EverQuote
EverQuote operates a leading online insurance marketplace,
connecting consumers with insurance providers. The company's
mission is to empower insurance shoppers to better protect life's
most important assets—their family, property, and future. Our
vision is to use data and technology to make insurance simpler,
more affordable and personalized ultimately reducing cost and
risk.
For more information, visit everquote.com and follow on Twitter
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/everquote/.
Investor Relations Contact:Brinlea JohnsonThe
Blueshirt Group212-331-8424Brinlea@blueshirtgroup.com
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