Exploring Consulting Careers: a Panel Discussion

Join us for a panel discussion featuring consultants from Accenture, Affirma and Gibson Consulting Group. 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: Eva Riquelme, Chief Administrative Officer, Accenture | MPAff, Public Policy Sarah Nicholus, Senior Manager, Research & Change Management, Affirma | PhD in Media and Cultural Studies in Spanish and PortugueseDavid Osman, Director of Research & Evaluation, Gibson Consulting Group | PhD in Educational PsychologyDate: Thursday, October 08, 2026 Time: 5:30–7:30 PM Location: FAC, 2nd Floor 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. Register: https://utexas.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101374128