Sustainability Alumni Career Panel & Networking Session

Whether you're looking for guidance on landing a job or simply looking to learn more about your career options, this event will be an informative and fun way to explore your future! We've invited a panel of five Wake Forest graduates to campus for our 6th annual Sustainability Alumni Career Panel. The panelists will talk about their current positions, their career paths, and how you can pursue a successful, impactful, and fulfilling future in a wide array of sustainability-focused positions.

This event will feature a moderated panel with Heidi Robinson of the OPCD, followed by a Q&A session and a networking reception with free food! Students of all class years, levels, and fields of study are invited to attend.

Panelists include:

• Melissa Henkle ‘10 M‘16: Director of Brand Sales & Marketing @ Unifi, Inc.
• Juliana Hopper ‘22: Project Engineer II @ Timmons Group
• Emma Hughes ‘19: Government Relations & Policy Manager @ The Nature Conservancy - NC
• Tony Piacenza M‘22: Manager, ESG Data & Reporting @ Ahold Delhaize USA
• Suzanne Sabin '18: Policy & Communications Manager @ Carolinas Clean Energy Business Assoc.

Info: The OPCD's Heidi Robinson will guide our panelists through a series of questions covering what their jobs actually entail, how they got where they are, and some valuable tips and tricks that will help you in your career planning journey.

Info: Have a question for a specific alum or for the entire panel? This is your chance to ask!

Info: Stick around for free food and the chance to chat with our alumni panelists 1-on-1 or in small groups. This is a great opportunity to expand your network and/or hone your networking skills in a low-stakes environment!

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