News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

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Taking the Leap: How Poorva Desai Brings Leadership and Analytics to SPS

The Applied Analytics student shares her journey to SPS and how the student government is advancing her career.

Faculty

Nonprofit Management’s Winter Symposium Explores Health Policy in Times of Structural Change

The symposium featured a range of seasoned professionals and insightful conversations about the changing nonprofit landscape.

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The Ultimate Work/Life Integration: Earning a Master’s as a Mother and Full-Time Professional

Human Capital Management student Daniela Elazari on how flexible pathways at SPS allowed her to follow her passion and return to school.

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AI in Practice: Reimagining HR at Netflix

M.S. in Human Capital Management alums share how Netflix is using AI to transform the industry.

Faculty

How Effective Communication Elevates Technical Professionals into Leaders

In a recent Author Spotlight, ERM Program Director Sim Segal shared actionable strategies from his book, Communication Skills for Technical Professionals, showing how strong communication can turn technical talent into leadership impact.

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Technology-Forcing Policy and Electric Vehicles

Technology and policy shape each other as innovation drives lawmakers to adapt, and policies can speed the adoption of new tech.

Closing the Loop: Kaitlin Reese’s Path to Circular Economy Leadership

Sustainability Management student Kaitlin Reese shares how her experience at Columbia SPS is shaping her current work in the circular economy.

Student

Beyond Academics: Finding a Family at SPSSG Leadership

SPSSG President Jo Jose (Technology Management, ’25SPS) shares how her time at Columbia has taught her the true value of community.

Faculty

2026 Outlook: Creating a Blueprint for Leading Business Transformation in the Age of AI

Here's what Technology Management Program Director Shahryar Shaghaghi says consulting leaders need to master in 2026 to stay ahead.

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Negotiation in Practice: Columbia SPS Students Share Insights from the 2025 N-Conference

Two Negotiation and Conflict Resolution students reflect on insights and lessons gained at this year’s conference.

In the Media

How Zohran Mamdani, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Aftyn Behn Have Blazed a New Path

To succeed in 2026, candidates must stop renting voter attention and instead build authentic, direct audiences that pay lifelong dividends, writes Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher. (PRWeek)

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Ethical Decision-Making in Practice: Lessons from Philosophy and the Modern Workplace

A guest lecture by philosopher and consultant Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie challenged Strategic Communication students to apply ethical theory to professional decisions.