Kailin Toomer M.A. ’17, Strategy Consultant, Accenture Federal Services
At the end of my graduate program, I was a research assistant at the Naval War College in Newport, RI, and I studied the War on Terror in Afghanistan and COIN Theory. I was awarded that opportunity with support from Professor Michael Pavkovic, a professor in military history at PC and a great mentor. I moved on to intern at a defense firm called Business Executives for National Security. I am now growing a career at Accenture, one of the top consulting firms in the country. I work alongside the Federal Government in the heart of D.C. and use historical context of our country to solve its most challenging modern problems. My skills as a historian effectively serve the work I do each day; I quickly absorb context to understand and solve problems, critically analyze information and approaches, and make important connections in ambiguous space. I am never afraid to challenge the status quo and love a good debate. The skills I gained as a graduate history student at Providence College are priceless, and I found I was a top competitor for every job I pursued after receiving my degree.
