Why Join the DC Accelerator?
Why Apply?
"True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, for he that is so wants nothing."
- Seneca
The Accelerator revitalized my life. Through this program, I found new meaning in my work, optimized my professional and personal habits, and built a community of friends and mentors who call me to be the best I can be every day. I highly recommend the DC Accelerator!
- Meg Gargulinski
Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley
Because of the Accelerator I'm now pursuing what I thought was only a dream: a PhD program! And the friendships and camaraderie built through DCA are priceless.
- Nicholas Callaghan
Ph.D. Candidate in Politics at Hillsdale College
As someone who was already goal-oriented and focused on career development, DC Accelerator provided me with the tools to be able to zero in my long term and short term planning as well as maximize my work day through better scheduling and focus.
- Peter Burns
Special Assistant to the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
DCA provided me with two things I was lacking in a critical point in my career: direction and community. The monthly seminars, coaching sessions, reading assignments, and tools helped me better understand myself. The friendships I made with likeminded people will last well beyond the program's end.
- Alessandra Christiani
Vice President at the Halifax Group
The DC Accelerator program is the ideal framework for those starting in their careers. It provides profound and insightful lessons from seasoned experts to allow for associates to learn from their proven successes. The network of current and past associates comprises emerging leaders across disciplines and industries. Both instructors and fellow associates have challenged me “to be better and to do better.”
- Charles Busch
Business Analyst at AXA XL
The DC Accelerator provided me with a solid self-knowledge foundation, the right tools to design and execute a fruitful professional life project, and the inspiration to build at a scale that transcends the individual self
- Alvaro Franco
Analyst at the World Bank
The DC Accelerator surrounded me with a profoundly formative community of like-minded individuals striving to become the best version of themselves and has sharpened me by simply interacting and learning from this community. The mentorship I received provided clarity and helped me chart a path of personal and professional growth for many years to come. I am extremely grateful for this organization and the group of people committed to making this happen.
- Dan Karns
Academic Programs Specialist at the Institute for Humane Studies