STUDENT COMMUNITY
The M.S. in Sustainability Management program’s students represent a cross-section of the industries and organizations currently incorporating sustainable initiatives into their day-to-day operations as well as those who are looking to make a career switch. The program’s students are dedicated not only to mastering the theory and science of sustainability, they are passionate about putting their education into practice.
Student Groups
Fellow and Scholar Spotlights
11/12/24
From Chile to Columbia: How Luksic Scholar Brenda Rain Garrido Is Redefining Sustainability Through Indigenous Practice and Economic Innovation
Although she was born and raised in Santiago, Chile, Brenda Rain Garrido’s ancestry can be traced back to the southern Chilean region of Araucanía, with ties to the indigenous Mapuche people and their culture. This background has become central to Rain’s holistic approach to sustainable living.
Student Spotlights
3/30/23
What Tracking Mountain Lions Taught Me About Adaptability
Amy Stanfield, an intern for the Living with Lions project, recounts her journey studying mountain lions in Sonoma County. Facing human-wildlife conflicts, she navigated the complex terrain of land use, depredation permits, and community engagement. Stanfield emphasizes the importance of coexistence and understanding, advocating for conservation efforts to protect these essential predators and their ecosystems.
12/2/22
Kate Morsink's Journey to Sustainability Consultancy
While still a student of the Sustainability Management (SUMA) program at Columbia, Kate was selected by the Environmental Defense Fund for the Climate Corps Fellowship to establish a sustainable packaging roadmap for Wayfair. She currently works as a consultant on the climate and sustainability team at Boston Consulting Group, where she aspires to integrate sustainability into core business strategies.
10/27/21
The Story of Christina Lampert and Sustainable Innovation
Sustainability Management (SUMA) student Christina Lampert ('22), is the director of innovation and growth at HowGood, a leading product sustainability database. Christina is very interested in sustainability as a business strategy, hence she founded the Sustennial Network to celebrate sustainable millennial lifestyles. She joined SUMA to apply her successful business case development skills to sustainability and attributes her success to the program's comprehensive skillset and supportive environment.
7/16/20
Sustainability Students Join Environmental Defense Fund Fellowship This Summer
This summer, Columbia’s Sustainability Management students join the Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps Fellowship, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in environmental advocacy. From renewable energy initiatives to ESG frameworks, students share their impactful work with organizations striving to meet ambitious climate goals.