[Poscgrad] Fwd: APSA Webinar: A Political Scientist's Playbook  for Consulting & Business | April 17, 2026

[Marissa Brookes]

Dear graduate students,

This upcoming webinar might be of interest to some of you. See below.

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A Political Scientist's Playbook  for Consulting & Business
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A Political Scientist's Playbook 
for Consulting & Business

Friday, April 17, 2026

2:00 PM EDT / 11:00 AM PDT
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to explore how the core tools of the discipline translate directly into
high-impact roles across consulting, corporate strategy, philanthropy,
public affairs, and entrepreneurship.


This panel will feature scholar-practitioners who have successfully bridged
academia and applied sectors. You'll hear practical frameworks for
positioning your research expertise as a marketable asset, building a
consulting portfolio, navigating cross-sector partnerships, and generating
independent revenue streams.


Designed for political scientists at all career stages, this conversation
reframes the PhD not as a narrow credential, but as a versatile strategic
toolkit—equipping participants to expand their influence, protect their
intellectual autonomy, and thrive inside and outside the academy.

Panel Participants

   - Dr. Menna Demessie
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   Music and Entertainment Executive & Adjunct Professor, University of
   Michigan (moderator)
   - Dr. Analia Gómez Vidal
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   Founder & CEO, AGV Services LLC
   - Dr. Celina Su
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   Gittell Endowed Chair in Urban Studies, City University of New York
   - Dr. Portia Rae Hemphill
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   Founder & CEO, Scientists for Social Progress

About the Committee

The APSA Careers Diversity Committee


The APSA Careers Diversity Committee
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supports APSA programming and resources that expand career opportunities
for doctoral students and faculty beyond the academy, and strengthens
connections with political scientists in government, industry, and
nonprofit sectors.

APSA RESPECT Campaign


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encourages “professional respect” by and towards all APSA annual meeting
attendees and participants at all times. Respect stands for Respectful,
Equitable, Safe, Professional, and Ethical Conduct Towards All. The APSA
Sexual Harassment Survey Report and Anti-Harassment Policy (code of
conduct) address the importance of facilitating a climate of respect at the
annual meeting.
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