Alumni Spotlight2
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Alumni Spotlight: Centering Humans in Asia’s Energy Transition
MPA-ESP graduate Srishti Mahajan discusses how the program helped advance not only her career but her understanding of human dynamics.
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Alumni Spotlight: What It’s Like to Work at SpaceX
Daryush Nourbaha says a master’s degree in sustainability science prepared him well for his role at one of the world’s most high-profile companies. Plus he got to watch a rocket launch.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jonathan Rubin Takes Vertical Farming to New Heights
In 2021, Rubin launched Fresh Florida Farms, which grows non-GMO hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, sprouts, herbs, and other leafy greens in Boca Raton.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jeffrey Fralick, Climate Risk Analyst
After graduating from Columbia’s Sustainability Science program, Jeff took a bit of a detour but eventually ended up at his dream job.
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Alumni Spotlight: Chak Cherdsatirkul
Chak Cherdsatirkul, one of the first two graduates of Columbia’s Sustainability Management program, shares his aspirations, advice, and post-graduate, award-winning projects.
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Aurora Barone Looks for Equitable Ways to Cut Carbon Emissions
A graduate of Columbia’s Environmental Science and Policy program, Barone works as an economics and policy analyst for Environmental Defense Fund.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jake Higdon Bridges the Gap Between Science and Policy Action
A master’s degree from the Environmental Science and Policy program provided him with the skills and experience to shape climate policy in the real world.
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Alumni Spotlight: Brighton Kaoma Supports Young People in Achieving Sustainability Goals
Brighton’s master’s degree from the Environmental Science and Policy program led him to a position as the global youth director for the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network in New York City.
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Alumni Spotlight: Marly Isler
Marly Isler, who implements socially and environmentally responsible strategies at Johnson & Johnson, shares how her time in the Sustainability Management program has impacted her journey.

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