Alumni Spotlight
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Climate School Alumni Aim for Sustainability Goals in the 2026 World Cup and Beyond
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup plays out in North America, M.A. in Climate and Society graduates are working behind the scenes to drive sustainability efforts in sporting events.
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Ian Hunt Wrote the Climate Book He Wanted To Read as a Kid
An M.A. in Climate and Society alum shares the inspiration behind his new children’s book about climate action.
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Alumni Spotlight: How Columbia Prepared Me for Work at the Nature Conservancy
Alison Miller, a senior leader at the Nature Conservancy, reflects on her time in Columbia’s MPA-ESP program and how it helped shape her career path.
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Alumni Spotlight: Bridging Science, Policy and Strategy for Climate Action
Tiffany Wu, a graduate of the MPA-ESP program, now works on climate and sustainability projects spanning carbon markets, corporate greenhouse gas accounting and clean energy.
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Alumni Spotlight: Advancing Ocean Governance Through Research, Policy and Diplomacy
Since graduating from the MPA-ESP program, Jeremy Raguain’s work has focused on ocean conservation and marine biodiversity.
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From Classroom to Climate Action: SDEV Alumni Share Diverse Career Paths
An alumni panel offered Columbia students the chance to learn about the various sectors and opportunities for climate and sustainability-related careers.
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Alumni Spotlight: Developing Tools for Humanitarian Action
Elaine Angeles is dedicated to driving change by better utilizing scientific forecasts and early warning systems to support vulnerable populations.
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Alumni Spotlight: Charting a Flight Path to Sustainability
As the grandson of a former NYC cab driver, Gary Weinstein has long been fascinated by the unique opportunities and challenges urban transportation can offer.
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Alumni Spotlight: A Journey From Climate Conservation to Corporate Consulting
Alicia Kurnia Liono talks about her background in wildlife conservation and biology, and why she chose to pursue sustainable finance and consulting.
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