If you’re a graduate student considering a career in consulting, it can be challenging to know where to start or how to navigate the transition from academia to industry. In this panel, you’ll hear from alumni who have successfully made the leap and built rewarding careers in the consulting sector. The panelists will share their personal stories and insights, discussing how their academic background prepared them, what challenges they faced along the way, and what advice they have for others considering this path. Whether you’re just starting to explore the consulting field or are preparing to make the transition from graduate school/academia, this panel will offer valuable insights and inspiration to help you achieve your career goals.

Panelists: 

Alejandro Gonzalo, PhD Biochemistry 2022, Senior Consultant at Clearview Health Partners 

Tim Lee, PhD Materials Science and Engineering 2023, Associate at Clark Street Associates 

Ravenn Triplett, MA Behavioral Decision Sciences 2023, Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton 

Register on Handshake

___________________________________________

Join Career Services for this new programming – the Career Insights Series is a set of spring programs for Penn graduate students and postdocs to dive into different career fields. Each week is centered around a career field, and will offer multiple sessions to give you a chance to learn from professionals and alumni, learn the ins and outs of various industries, and learn more about how to find job opportunities, as well as what it is like to work in those fields. These panels, programs and workshops are a great way to explore your options, get advice, and connect with people and information that can help you guide your career path.