By Evelyn Lane
Elisa Aldrich graduated from Clemson University in 2020 with a double major in Marketing and Spanish. She received the Markvan Bellamy Brooks Endowed Scholarship in 2019. Throughout her time at Clemson she invested her time in multiple clubs such as the Spanish Club, Spikeball Club, and Watersports Club.
How have you utilized your major/concentration in sports to help your career?
My internship with the Winter Olympics opened the door to opportunities across multiple industries. My involvement in sports taught me discipline, resilience, and how to perform under pressure, qualities that have been essential throughout my consulting career.
What is your current role and where are you located?
I’m currently a Senior Consultant at Incendium, a European boutique consulting firm. I specialize in advising clients on real estate strategies and workplace transformation.
What has your journey been like since graduating from Clemson?
After graduating from Clemson, I began my career at Deloitte, where I worked on consulting projects across the tech and manufacturing sectors. I had the opportunity to support clients like Toyota, Intel, and Chevron. That experience allowed me to pivot into real estate consulting, where I now help organizations optimize their real estate portfolios and future workplace strategy.
What advice would you give to future Brooks Scholars as they approach post-grad?
Be open to opportunities in all industries and sectors. You never know where a single role or experience might lead. Your path might not be linear, but each step will add to your growth and perspective.
