Pros
1. There is a genuine commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. During my time there, I saw leadership dedicate resources (funding, staff time) to training and other DEI efforts, as well as specific policy changes (e.g., hiring process). 2. Truly incredible people work here at all levels; they are thoughtful, bright and committed to social change. There is deep respect and kindness among colleagues. 3. This is a place that wants you to grow, and puts a lot of trust in its people to do great work for clients. The on-the-job experience at Camber helped me put my MBA into practice and develop as a professional.
Cons
1. As with any consulting firm, the nature of billable hours create time pressure. I found less connection time with colleagues than I wanted, which was especially true during Covid. 2. Projects are pretty heavily indexed towards the Gates Foundation, though the firm is working to diversify both clients and topics. 3. As a small firm, Camber has less infrastructure than other consulting firms. While they provide some training resources (e.g., professional development stipend), using those resources is largely on you to figure out.