Workshops in Sustainability Career Paths and Curriculum

Thinking about a future in sustainability? Join Columbia University's M.S. in Sustainability Management for a special panel workshop series, “Workshops in Sustainability Career Paths and Curriculum,” where alumni share which courses had the biggest impact on their careers—and why.

The workshop series offers an inside look at how Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Management's curriculum translates into real-world skills and professional opportunities. Hear directly from graduates as they reflect on the classes that shaped their thinking, built their toolkits, and helped them launch successful careers in sustainability.

Registration is required - registrants can attend virtually or in person.

Moderator:

Wendy Hapgood

Cofounder and COO, Wild Tomorrow Fund

Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management

Wendy Hapgood held leadership sales roles in the capital markets at premier investment banks including Barclays and Citibank across Singapore, Japan and on Wall Street. After experiencing the environmental devastation of the Fukushima nuclear crisis, she decided to switch careers to pursue her passion for environmental protection and contribute to the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. She is currently the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Wild Tomorrow, a wildlife conservation non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of threatened and endangered species and the habitats they depend on for survival. She holds a BA (Japanese), BEng (Electrical & Computer Systems Engineering) and Master of International Relations (Asian Politics) from the University of Queensland Australia, and completed the MS in Sustainability Management at Columbia University in 2017.

Panelists: To Be Confirmed Soon

Note:

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and is open until Monday, December 1, 2025.

For in person attendees, a QR code will be emailed to your email address the day before the event, which will grant you access to Morningside Campus where the workshop will take place. Please note that in person seating is limited.

For virtual attendees, the Zoom link will be emailed to your email address on the day of the event.

For more information, please contact the event organizer, Cindy Ip, at [email protected]

To obtain additional information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at [email protected].

If you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation, or any other disability accommodations, please contact Disability Services, [email protected], at least 10 days in advance.

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This event is open to individuals irrespective of identity and sex

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