From Classroom to Climate Action: SDEV Alumni Share Diverse Career Paths
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The Columbia Climate School recently hosted its third Alumni Career Conversations Panel, emphasizing diverse career avenues in climate and sustainability for current students. Alumni Kayran Abasali, Annie Evangelakos, and Anthony Perez shared their varied experiences in public and private sectors, illustrating how their Sustainable Development education shaped their careers. Abasali is launching a social impact venture, Evangelakos is involved in sustainable building projects, and Perez works as a senior analyst focused on budgeting for resiliency in New York City, providing valuable insights into the impact of their studies and experiences.
At the Columbia Climate School Alumni Career Conversations Panel, alumni emphasized the diverse career paths in climate and sustainability, showcasing the impact of their education.
The panel provided insights into how Columbia graduates leverage their Sustainable Development degrees across various sectors, highlighting the vast opportunities in climate-related careers.
Kayran Abasali, a graduate, has successfully transitioned from tech sales to ESG consulting while pursuing an M.B.A. and empowering women in STEM in the Caribbean.
Annie Evangelakos focuses on sustainable building design at Jones Lang LaSalle, applying her background in green infrastructure to advocate for energy-efficient solutions.
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