Lake Partners employees are an eclectic and social group. We thrive at the intersection of creative and analytical. We hail from a variety of geographical and educational backgrounds, but share an affinity for problem-solving and Friday afternoon poker. Our interests outside of the office are as diverse as our backgrounds. This enhances our exchange of ideas and makes life in the office an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
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- EDDIE, ASSOCIATE
Year Started: 2003
Undergraduate Program: University of Washington, Industrial Engineering
Graduate Program: University of Washington, Masters in Industrial Engineering
Hometown: Pasco, WAHow does working at Lake Partners tie into your previous experience?
Prior to joining Lake Partners, I studied industrial engineering at the University of Washington. Industrial engineering focuses on improving efficiency, which translates well into a business environment. After working for a few years as an analyst in a research laboratory at the UW, I sought a career in consulting to apply what I had learned. I’ve found our work is well-suited to an academic research background. In both academic and business settings, problem-solving and getting to the right answer are valuable skills.Why did you decide to join Lake Partners?
Lake Partners appealed to me specifically for several reasons. Expectations are high here – we are encouraged to think smart, quickly, and outside of the box. Our managers ask us what the answer is, as opposed to telling us what to do. We are responsible for the outcome of an entire project, and work directly with partners. Promotions are also performance-based.What do you like about living in Seattle?
Seattle has a great deal to offer. There are a number of young, educated professionals living here, as well as various cultural offerings, new restaurants to check out, and some pretty good microbrews – so there’s always something to do, and it’s pretty easy to find others to join you. Also, the proximity to the mountains and water makes it possible for me to get out and snowboard or just enjoy the scenery. - JAMIE, SENIOR ANALYST
Year Started: 2009
Undergraduate Program: Duke University, Political Science & Arabic
Hometown: Cincinnati, OhioWhy did you decide to join Lake Partners?
After over two years in a research-driven role within a federal corporate regulatory agency, I knew that I wasn’t satisfied to just describe problems – I wanted to develop solutions to them. Lake Partners always maintains a focus on delivering actionable insights, and here I’m able to exercise my passion for problem-solving while still making use of my academic and professional research skills.What do you like about working at the firm?
Lake Partners’ boutique size creates ample opportunity for every member of the firm to take a very personal stake in our work, process, and culture. Since joining, I have taken an active role in analyst recruiting, designed a database tool to centralize project tracking, and I now manage the firm’s indoor soccer team, LPFC. My colleagues have done as much or more.What projects have you been involved with outside of your ordinary casework?
I am proud to have played a central role in a pro bono project to assist a prominent, regional social services agency in developing the business case for a new, large-scale endeavor. In close collaboration with the prospective program’s stakeholders, we characterized the community needs, existing providers and modeled the economics under a variety of service-level scenarios. I am honored to be a part of a firm that values civic engagement and provides me with the opportunity to leverage my skills to address social problems. - EILISH, ANALYST
Year Started: 2010
Undergraduate Program: Dartmouth College, Neuroscience
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CaliforniaAfter studying in another field, what attracted you to Lake Partners?
Like several of my colleagues, I first developed an interest in research through undergraduate lab experience. I decided to work outside of a lab post-graduation, and Lake Partners appealed to me as a place where I could apply a research framework on a larger scale and to a broader range of questions. I wanted to continue to learn from both the projects and the people around me, and Lake Partners offered the opportunity to do fascinating work alongside people with unusual and varied backgrounds. Additionally, I was looking for a collegial—not competitive—atmosphere, and I appreciated that Lake Partners makes a point to foster analyst development through peer and senior-level mentorship.What do you like about working at the firm?
At Lake Partners, analysts are given significant ownership of their projects, and I like the challenge of putting together the whole puzzle instead of working on only one piece. I’ve enjoyed interacting with clients and developing an understanding of our projects as they relate to clients’ overarching business concerns. Additionally, Lake Partners is a friendly environment filled with intellectually curious people—our conversations are often thought-provoking and never boring, and I look forward to coming to work every day.What was it like to relocate to Seattle?
After growing up in southern California and going to college in New Hampshire, I came to Seattle without knowing anyone or having ever lived in a city before. My colleagues were very welcoming and helpful in making my transition to Seattle a smooth one, and I’ve had a lot of fun exploring what Seattle and the surrounding areas have to offer. Between the many distinctive neighborhoods, concert venues, coffeehouses, and outdoor activities, Seattle’s offerings are exciting and varied—there seems to be a niche for everyone.
