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Past Event

M.S. in Sustainability Management Information Session & Alumni Panel

September 30, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
America/New_York
Career Design Lab, 729 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10029 3rd Floor

The M.S. in Sustainability Management Information Session and Alumni Panel, hosted by Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, is an event designed for current and aspiring sustainability leaders who wish to pursue a career in management at the intersection of business and the environment. The evening kicks off with an information session offering a deep dive into the program's curriculum, flexible formats, and distinguished faculty. This will be followed by an alumni panel featuring graduates who are driving real-world impact across industries, sharing how the program shaped their careers and perspectives on today’s most pressing sustainability challenges. 

To conclude, attendees are invited to a networking reception with faculty, alumni, admissions representatives, and fellow prospective students where they can ask questions, exchange ideas, and explore how this program—and the vibrant NYC-based community it’s rooted in—can support their next step in sustainability leadership.

Speakers/Presenters:

  • Steven Cohen, Ph.D. Senior Vice Dean, School of Professional Studies, Columbia University Professor in the Practice of Public Affairs Director, Master of Public Administration Program in Environmental Science and Policy & Executive MPA Concentration in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, Director Master of Science in Sustainability Management, School of Professional Studies, Columbia University, Director, Research Program on Sustainability Policy & Management, The Earth Institute
  • Ali K Speede, Senior Admissions Counselor
  • Nina Eisenman (SPS '24), Vice President and Head of Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Reporting, Nasdaq
  • Ryan Meinke (SPS '12), Vice President, Sustainability, Energy, and Climate Change, WSP
  • Kaled Alamarie (SPS '15), Program Manager, New York City Police Department

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Sarah Howard