Career Catalyst Series: How to Become An Independent Consultant (TSPPPA) (Tuesday, October 7th 2025, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EDT)


October 7, 2025

When: Tuesday, October 7th 2025, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EDT

Location: Unknown

Curious about charting your own path as an independent consultant? Join TSPPPA alumni Chris Smith, President of Summit Global Strategies (MPA ‘86) Darnell Cadette, Principal and Founder of DKC Consulting (MPP ’12) and Hannah Katch, Founder and Principal Consultant of Katch Strategies,  (MPP '11) for a candid conversation on how to successfully transition into consulting. Learn how they built their practices, navigated the risks and rewards of self-employment, and leveraged their policy backgrounds to create impact across sectors. Whether you're considering a side hustle or a full-time leap, this session will offer practical insights and inspiration.—--------------Unless otherwise noted, students can arrive late/leave early to these  career services programs to accommodate work and class schedules.If you need accommodations to participate in any Career Services events, please contact Denise Fowler at [email protected]-SHOW POLICYIn order to ensure the effectiveness of GW Career Services offices and maintain professionalism and courtesy between graduate students, alumni, professional staff and Employer Partners, the No-Show Policy is in effect for this event. Should you need to cancel your registration, you must log into Handshake and update your RSVP, or contact our office [email protected] no later than 24 hours before any career event.  

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Career Catalyst Series: How to Become An Independent Consultant (TSPPPA)