Exploring Consulting Careers: A Panel Discussion for Advanced Degree Students and Scholars

Join us for a panel discussion featuring consultants from Accenture, Affirma, McKinsey, 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, MPAff, Public Policy | Chief Administrative Officer, Accenture Sarah Nicholus, PhD, Spanish and Portuguese | Senior Manager, Research and Change Management, AffirmaDavid Osman, PhD, Educational Psychology | Director of Research and Evaluation, Gibson Consulting GroupBenny Varghese, PhD in Electrical Engineering | Associate at McKinsey Date: 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