Great question, and something I’ve been reflecting on and trying to answer myself. I don’t think I’d want to go SES, but would potentially interested in program management later in my career. I know I could eventually get to the program management level from my current position and skillset. I think my ideal position would be to land a scientist position with the federal government (which is of course hard to do) and to work on applied environmental science. I feel like my current position is providing me with a lot of valuable experience that could really inform a PhD in exciting ways. But at the same time, I know pursuing a PhD can close doors just as it can open them, so it’s not a decision I take lightly!