Charting the Future of Sustainability Together

A dialogue with sustainability practitioners from across sectors on navigating the intersection of policy, business strategy, and society.

Today's sustainability leaders must operate at the intersection of shifting policies, business strategies, and societal expectations. This alumni panel assembles practitioners driving climate initiatives across sectors to discuss what modern sustainability leadership looks like.

The panelists will unpack how regional policy shifts influence organizational priorities, where new leadership opportunities are emerging, and what competencies are becoming non-negotiable for rising leaders.

This event will offer an opportunity to learn from seasoned leaders and others in the field while networking with peers who aspire to shape and influence climate strategy, governance.

After the panel discussion, please stay for the networking reception.

Speakers

Welcome Remarks

Dr. Steven Cohen, Senior Vice Dean of Columbia’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) and a Professor in the Practice of Public Affairs at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). He is also Director of the Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy program at SIPA, Director of the Master’s of Science in Sustainability Management program at SPS, and the Director of the Earth Institute’s Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management at Columbia University.

Moderator

Mina Lee Hamburg '23SPS, Sustainability Management, VP, Sustainability Management Alumni Board, Global Sustainability Strategy and Business Performance Lead I Group Sustainability Accelerator at Capgemini

Panelists

Alexis Huseby, CFA '17SPS, Sustainability Management, Senior Vice President, Investment Stewardship Lead at Lazard Asset Management

Curtis Probst, CEO, New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC), Advisory Board Member, M.S. in Sustainability Management Program

Adam Robbins '13SPS, Sustainability Management, Senior Manager, Global Sustainable Portfolio Strategy at PepsiCo

Jessie Wasser '21SPS, Sustainability Management, Senior Manager, Sustainability & Climate Strategy at Tapestry