Pathways in Education: Philanthropic and Private Sector Innovations

The Nonprofit Management Program at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies in collaboration with the Office of the Dean and the Tides Foundation is pleased to present the next Master Class in our Program's Professional Development Series.

Join us for a networking reception and conversation on how philanthropic, nonprofit and private sector innovations are expanding access to education and increasing student success. From setting up creative investment models to collaborating with diverse actors, these approaches are leveraging more resources that are improving student success and driving lasting change in education and the workforce.

Welcome and Introduction

Jason Wingard, Ph.D.

Dean, School of Professional Studies, Columbia University

Kriss Deiglmeier 

Chief Executive Officer, Tides Foundation

Keynote Speaker

Danette Howard, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Lumina Foundation 

—Panel Discussion to Follow—

Moderator

Cindy M. Lott, Esq. 

Academic Director, Nonprofit Management Programs

Senior Lecturer, School of Professional Studies, Columbia University

Miriam Altman

CEO & Co-Founder, Kinvolved​

Noah Drezner, Ph.D.

Program Director for Higher and Postsecondary Education

Associate Professor of Higher Education, Teachers College, Columbia University

Schedule

5:30 pm - 6:45 pm - Networking Reception - Refreshments and light hors-d'oeuvres will be provided
Attendees are asked to be seated by 6:45 pm
7:00 pm - Presentation 

Note: This event is only open to students, alumni, faculty, and staff.