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Join our next McKinsey Unpacked session to learn more about social mobility—the ability to move up regardless of where you started. We’ll explore how social mobility is shaping the future of work—and what it means for you as a candidate navigating today’s job market.
“Doing hard things that matter with people you learn from and love? That’s the definition of professional purpose – and joy.”
I joined McKinsey in 2001 as a summer associate in our Chicago office. With a joint business and law degree and a background in journalism and non-profit work, I never expected to succeed in my interviews - let alone in my internship to get a full-time offer. It’s a good reminder that even if you don’t have a so-called traditional background, you can thrive here.
I live with my husband Chad, children Henry and Molly, and rarely well-behaved dogs Cricket and Sweetness, outside of Charlottesville, Virginia.
“The experience and pace of growth at McKinsey are different than anywhere else.”
I joined McKinsey as a consultant in 2003 in our Munich office, serving clients in marketing and customer value creation across various industries, including banking, insurance, and telecommunications. Through my work and studies, I discovered my passion for fostering talent and transitioned to our people function, focusing on recruiting.
I live in Amsterdam together with my husband, Philip, our twin daughters, and our son. I unwind by listening to podcasts and doing sports.
