Road to Consulting

Rutgers Road to Consulting (RTC) is an exclusive two-year pipeline program for rising sophomores and juniors to build skills and competencies relevant to a career in consulting. We provide students with technical and behavioral workshops, speaker events, mentorship opportunities, and experiential learning into the world of consulting to foster successful and thriving careers. As a participant in this program, you will develop hard and soft skills relevant to your career and practice case interviewing through the rigorous hands-on curriculum. You are also given access to exclusive networking opportunities to permeate the consulting field. 

Since its inception, RTC has had successful Cohorts, with members landing internships and jobs at companies like BCG, Crowe, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Johnson & Johnson, and more. We have partnered with a range of consulting firms to provide case competitions that further develop our students' consulting capabilities. In addition, we have diverse and qualified speakers and a developed mentorship program.

RTC also has a robust advisory board representing multiple firms who offer support to students as practicing consultants. They leverage their experience, expertise, and network in order to advance the students’ success and provide valuable insight into consulting roles, hiring practices, and career progression. Our board acts as a resource for mentoring, case analysis, classroom learning, and other activities. 

RTC's primary focus is placing our cohorts in internships and jobs at top firms like the Big 4, Big 3, and elite boutique consulting firms. We accomplish this by building up well-rounded candidates with all the necessary skills and experiences to succeed within the field.

The Road-to-Consulting Advisory Board exists to support students and the program leader by:

• Providing current knowledge, critical thinking, and analysis of consulting roles, industries, and trends
• Leveraging our experience, expertise, and network as practicing consultants
• Bringing insights and advice on topics such as the field of consulting, hiring practices, consultant growth and continuous learning
• Acting as resources for mentoring, case analysis practice / competition, classroom learning, and other activities
• Contributing to fund-raising in support of the program

Following is a list of 2024 Board Members.

Evan Covello, Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton

As a proud New Jersey resident, Evan is dedicated to enhancing the efficacy of government and policy for the betterment of the people they serve. Holding a double major in Planning and Public Policy, and Human Resource Management from Rutgers University, he graduated in 2018. Part of his legacy was serving as Student Body President and as Associate Director of the Association of Big Ten Students. Evan’s post-graduate journey led him to Millennium Strategies, where for nearly five years, he worked as a grant writer and delivered over $30 million to local governments across the state. During that time, he pursued and obtained a Master of Public Policy degree from the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. Evan channeled his education and experience into his role as a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he serviced a contract with the Department of Homeland Security to administer the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. This program is a major piece of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help strengthen the nation's capabilities to combat cybersecurity threats. Evan is excited to help prepare students to support meaningful work after graduating from Rutgers University.

Kofi Genfi, Strategy and Consulting Manager at Accenture 

Kofi is a graduate of Rutgers University's School of Engineering. He is a Strategy & Consulting Manager specializing in Change Management within the Talent & Organization and Human Potential practice. Kofi's expertise lies in Learning Development and Learning Culture, particularly in the context of large-scale digital transformations, platform change (CRM and ERP implementation), and operating model and organizational design. His work is dedicated to empowering individuals with the skills, mindsets, and behaviors needed to navigate and thrive through change.

Robert (Bob) Haas, Partner / Private Equity and M&A Global Practice Lead at Kearney

Bob earned Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and MBA degrees from Rutgers University.  His most recent consulting experience includes nearly thirty years at A.T. Kearney, where he leads the firm’s private equity and strategy practice for the Americas region.  Bob has extensive experience working with clients in the consumer goods, healthcare, and financial services industries.  His consulting focuses on a range of strategic and transformational issues, including merger and acquisition valuation, due diligence, merger integration, supply chain and IT transformation, enterprise restructuring, and shared services. Bob is based in Kearney's New York office. 

Karl Hersch, Vice Chair, US Insurance Leader at Deloitte

Karl is responsible for leading Deloitte’s overall insurance sector strategy, bringing the firm’s practice areas together to serve the firm’s portfolio of insurance clients.  He has worked across Audit, Advisory and Consulting businesses, enabling him to bring Deloitte’s best to their clients.  His vision as the US Insurance Leader is to inspire clients and professionals to recognize the remarkable purpose-driven impact the insurance sector has on society through personal and commercial risk management, security and safety services and products, and long-term wealth creation and preservation.  Karl graduated from Rutgers with a BS in Accounting and earned his MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School. 

Mohammad Misbah, Director, PwC

Mohammad is passionate about transforming and adapting to ever-growing disruptors and evolving customer demands.  He has a proven track record of defining and delivering large-scale strategic, functional, and technical initiatives focused on Sales, Service, and Marketing across Fortune 500 clients.  He helps clients grow their businesses, deepen relationships, and provide more value to customers through digital and customer-centric strategies and technologies.  Outside of his professional career, Mohammad runs a consulting-focused social media channel to help aspiring and existing consultants understand the exciting world of consulting.  Mohammad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers.

Rakesh Rajput, Client Partner in CPG at IBM Consulting 

Rakesh learned of the Road to Consulting program through his daughter, who graduated from RBS after participating as a member of the RTC program.  Rakesh serves Fortune 500 global clients to enable them to realize the full potential of their digital strategy with optimum utilization of Enterprise applications. He is dedicated to guiding and mentoring students who seek to enhance their consulting skills and succeed in industry through participation in the RTC program, helping them to develop industry knowledge, strategic thinking, problem-solving, leadership, adaptability, and data and financial analysis skills.

Natalia Roberts, Life Sciences Managing Director at Accenture

Natalia is a Managing Director in Accenture’s Life Sciences group. As the Client Account Partner for Global Pharmaceutical clients, she brings new ideas, industry expertise, and data-driven insights from across Accenture, and partners with senior client leaders to co-create innovative solutions and deliver meaningful change and business value.  Natalia is passionate about nurturing the next generation of leaders by cultivating a space where people have a sense of belonging and have the opportunity to grow and learn.

Julien Rosenbloom, Business Analyst, McKinsey & Co

Julien is a consultant at McKinsey & Company, where he advises governments, investors, and companies on matters related to decarbonization, economic development, public finance, and education. He previously worked at the White House Council of Economic Advisers, focusing on industrial strategy and clean energy. Prior to his time at the White House, Julien served on the policy staff of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, where his work focused on employee ownership and advising the Wealth Disparity Task Force. Julien received his MSc in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, as a Schwarzman Scholar, and received his BA in Political Science from Rutgers University--New Brunswick. As a board member, Julien is particularly excited about supporting the development of pro bono engagements for the Road to Consulting program and learning more about students' professional aspirations. 

Barbara E. Weber, Principal at PetasusLLC, RTC Advisory Board President 

Barbara graduated from Rutgers College with its second graduating class of women and earned her MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Management (now known as Rutgers Business School) with a concentration in the Management of Technology-Based Organizations.  Following a career in financial services, process consulting, and executive coaching, Barbara became an independent practitioner in organization development and transition leadership consulting in 2010.  She has worked globally with C-Suite and senior level clients in multiple industries, focusing on executive and team development, process reengineering, and navigating transitions.  She serves as a coach and business advisor, and has mentored students in the RBS TeamUp program since 2014.  Barbara is also a member of the Rutgers Loyalty Society and Colonel Henry Rutgers Society.

Josh Welle, Vice President, Global Head of Cybersecurity Portfolio, Capgemini

Josh is a business and technology executive who leads operations and digital transformations in Capgemini's Cybersecurity practice.  He uses two decades of leadership experience to serve private equity firms, enterprise business leaders, and defense / cyber clients. From the frontlines to the boardroom, Josh is comfortable making enterprise-level decisions and partnering with executives to deliver change needed to scale transformation efforts. Josh retired as a Commander in the US Navy after twenty years of service (active duty and reserves).  He graduated from the US Naval Academy and earned a Master’s degree in Government & Politics, as well as an MBA, from the University  of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.