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About Us
President's Welcome
Welcome to 180 Degrees Consulting at Michigan State University! I want to thank all of you—whether you are a potential client, past client, or a student interested in joining—for stopping by our website!
We are a consulting organization that works with a wide range of clients from non-profits, start-ups, fortune 1000 companies. Our work focuses on making positive social difference in communities ranging from local, state, national, and international change.
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Tailored to make a significant impact for our clients, we take great pride in the development of our consultants and the work they deliver. As a consultant, you gain firsthand, real-world experience with clients across diverse industries and projects. Consultants undergo a full semester of intensive training before working with clients, covering both technical and professional development. After this training, consultants are assigned to projects based on their backgrounds and interests. We hope that all consultants find projects they are proud of and can push boundaries for our clients by delivering innovative, sustainable, and practical solutions
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I have been involved with 180 Degrees Consulting since my first semester at Michigan State. Joining so early on has allowed me to truly develop as a Business Analyst, Consultant, Project Manager, VP of Recruitment & Training, and now as President. I highly encourage all first year students to apply and get involved with 180 Degrees to be able to have experiences in a wide range of roles in the organization and engagements.
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Thank you and we look forward to meeting you!
Felipe Martinez
President, 180 Degrees Consulting Michigan State
mart2472@msu.edu
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We create IMPACT.
#1
Broad Consulting Organization (2023)
$100,000+
Revenue Generated for Clients
Social Impact
The Challenge
Traditional consulting services are often expensive, and outside the reach of non-profits and social enterprises, and most pro-bono services do not have the scale to make a worldwide impact. How can we improve the effectiveness of such organizations, by helping them overcome challenges they are facing, and have the greatest possible social impact?
The Solution
180 Degrees Consulting at Michigan State University provides organizations that are making a meaningful difference in their communities with pro-bono consulting services. We work with these organizations to develop innovative, practical and sustainable solutions to the challenges they are facing.
Business Analysts
Professional Development
We provide comprehensive training to our Business Analysts, covering everything from mastering interview techniques to executing hands-on tasks. Our focus is on fostering professional development, ensuring they gain valuable experience in both theoretical and practical aspects of their roles, preparing them for success in real-world business environments.
Mentorship
We offer an outstanding mentorship program for our Business Analysts, providing them with the opportunity to shadow real-world engagements and develop their skills through writing a comprehensive research paper.
Our History
The Michigan State University branch of 180DC was founded in 2017 with the hope of providing free traditional consulting services for local businesses in the Lansing area and for non profits globally.
Founder's Words
‘Why are we called 180 Degrees?’ It’s because we work to turn good organizations into great organizations, challenges into opportunities, ideas into reality. We’re focused on positive transformation. Transforming organizations, and, in turn, transforming lives.” – Nat Ware (Founder of 180 Degrees Consulting).
Our Core Values
Collaboration
Our members excel when collaborating with one another, as we recognize the importance of incorporating diverse perspectives into everything we do. At 180 Degrees Consulting, we prioritize team success over individual achievements.
Drive
We understand that success is an ongoing journey. Our motivation extends beyond finding solutions to making them actionable, sustainable, and future-proof. Most importantly, we are devoted to our clients' needs and committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
Diversity
Diversity is central to our mission of bringing together members from various backgrounds and perspectives to effectively serve the diverse sectors of our clients. This diversity is reflected in the past experiences and interests of our current and future members, as well as the clients we collaborate with, spanning different sizes, sectors, and missions. We strive to bridge disparities in the areas we operate by fostering a well-rounded community.