Julie Knowles was with us as a fellow from Bain from August to December 2018.

What project work were you involved in during your time at the Civic Consulting Alliance?

I worked with the Chicago Police Department to support its Office of Community Policing. The Office’s goal is to ensure that the Department maintains focus on community policing at every level. My work focused on documenting and categorizing all current community policing initiatives within the Department and identifying potential metrics to track community policing outcomes.

What will you take away from your time at Civic Consulting Alliance?

My time at Civic Consulting Alliance really highlighted the unique opportunities and challenges of working with government organizations, in comparison to working in the private sector.

How has your time at Civic Consulting Alliance helped you develop professionally?

I started working at Bain right after I graduated from college, so working with a public sector entity like the Chicago Police Department broadened my perspective about the different ways consultants can support organizations in creating impact.

Civic Consulting Alliance Fellowships are full-time positions that last between three months and a year. In every case, Fellows are integrated into project teams for a unique professional development opportunity. Please visit the Fellowships page on our website to learn more about our range of fellowship opportunities.