Event Status
Scheduled
Join us for a panel discussion featuring consultants from McKinsey, BCG, Affirma, and others. Panelists will share insights on what makes advanced degree holders strong problem solvers and effective consultants, and how academic training skills translate into critical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and impact-driven problem-solving in consulting roles.
Panelists:
- Alli Smith, Associate, McKinsey | PhD in Analytical Chemistry
- Pavlina Todorova, Project Leader, BCG | PhD in Biomedical Sciences
- Sarah Nicholus, Research & Learning Manager, Affirma | PhD, Media and Cultural Studies in Spanish and Portuguese
Format: 60–75-minute moderated panel discussion followed by networking (refreshments provided)
This session is designed for graduate students and postdocs across all disciplines who are exploring consulting as a possible career path. No prior consulting experience is required — just curiosity.
Event Details
Date and Time
Feb. 11, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.