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Workshops In Sustainability Career Paths
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| With Akshay Malhotra (Dir., S&P Global), Megha Mehdiratta (Innovation Assoc., NY Climate Exchange), Murun Jargal (Energy Data Analyst, Altus Power), Yuanhe Zhu (Sustainability, Porter Airlines). |
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Oct 21 (Tue) , 2025 @ 07:00 AM
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Columbia University's M.S. in Sustainability Management alumni will share insights into the courses that shaped their professional journey.
Thinking about a future in sustainability? Join Columbia University's M.S. in Sustainability Management for a special panel workshop series, Workshops in Sustainability Career Paths & Curriculum, where alumni share which courses had the biggest impact on their careers-and why.
The workshop series offers an inside look at how Columbia's M.S. in Sustainability Management's curriculum translates into real-world skills & professional opportunities. Hear directly from graduates as they reflect on the classes that shaped their thinking, built their toolkits, & helped them launch successful careers in sustainability.
Registration is required - registrants can attend virtually or in person.
Moderator:
Dong Guo
Professor of Practice, Sustainability Management
Associate Director of the Research Program on Sustainability Policy & Management, Columbia University Climate School
Guo Dong is a professor in the practice of sustainability management at Columbia University. Guo is also the associate director of the Research Program on Sustainability Policy & Management at Columbia University's Climate School, where he formerly served as a research scholar. Guo teaches graduate-level courses in Microeconomic Policy & Analysis, Sustainability Metrics, & Sustainable City, among others at Columbia's School of International & Public Affairs & the School of Professional Studies. He was also a senior advisor for recruitment at the School of Professional Studies, & formerly served as the director of the Earth Institute China Initiative at Columbia University.
Guo is a non-resident fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York, & has consulted for Philips Co. & The State Grid Corporation of China on sustainability. Guo has taught courses at the prestigious Tsinghua University & Peking University, Shanghai University of Finance & Economics, as well as Henan University in China. Guo helped design an urban sustainability measurement system which produces annual rankings of 100 Chinese cities based on their sustainability performance. He has co-edited annual Blue Books on Sustainable Development in China, co-authored The Financial Ecosystem - the Role of Finance in Advancing Sustainability (with Satyajit Bose & Anne Simpson) & The Sustainable City, 2nd Edition (with Steven Cohen), which is also published in Chinese by CITIC Press. Guo Graduated from Columbia University Teachers College with a Ph.D. in Economics & Education, & received his MPA from Columbia, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Economics from University College London.
Panelists:
Murun Jargal
Senior Energy Data Analyst, Altus Power
Murun is a math & clean energy enthusiast who is working at a Commercial & Industrial scale solar company. She worked at the AI & Intelligent Automation Consulting division at EY where she worked with Utilities & began developing an interest in the Energy sector. This, combined with the growing up with tree-hugger parents, eventually led her to SUMA. At SUMA she mainly took Energy focused classes with the goal of working at a clean energy company. Now, she works in the Energy Optimization team that seeks to improve the performance of the solar & battery assets. Murun manages vendor contracts pertaining to asset maintenance, develops scripts & automations that streamline compliance reporting, & analyses potential acquisitions of assets & resources.
Yuanhe Zhu
Senior Specialist, Sustainability & Reporting, Porter Airlines
Vivian is a Senior Sustainability Specialist at Porter Airlines, where she oversees sustainability disclosures & overall strategy for this Canadian regional airline. She has several years of experience in corporate sustainability strategy & analysis, having previously worked at EcoVadis & Under Armour. Vivian holds an M.S. in Sustainability Management from Columbia University & a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto. Her expertise includes supply chain decarbonization, sustainability reporting, GHG accounting, stakeholder engagement, & sustainability ratings. In her free time, Vivian is passionate about circular fashion, enjoys oil painting, & practices Muay Thai.
Megha Mehdiratta
Senior Innovation Associate, New York Climate Exchange
Megha Mehdiratta is a Senior Innovation Associate at The New York Climate Exchange, where she works to accelerate progress at the intersection of climate finance, data, technology, & innovation.
Previously, she was a consultant at Pollination Group, advising governments, nonprofits, & financial institutions on climate finance strategies. Megha's entrepreneurial experience includes co-founding a sustainable e-commerce marketplace, supporting venture portfolio growth at H/L Ventures, & driving business innovation at GlacierGrid, a Series A climate-tech startup.
Earlier in her career, she led foreign investment initiatives & launched a nationwide technology-commercialization mission at Invest India, an initiative under India's Ministry of Commerce.
Megha holds a Master's in Sustainability Management from Columbia University & a Bachelor's in Political Economy from UC Berkeley. She also serves on the Junior Board of Wild Tomorrow, a nonprofit focused on conservation & rewilding in South Africa.
Akshay Malhotra
Associate Director, S&P Global
Akshay Malhotra is the Americas lead for the Methanol & Derivatives Research desk at S&P Global Commodity Insights. Akshay joined the organization in January 2025 & is based in Houston. He is part of the global research team that provides coverage on both conventional & low carbon (bio/green/blue) methanol projects around the world. He comes with over 14 years of cross-commodity experience spanning petrochemicals & metals, having previously worked for Tricon Energy, Tata Group & JP Morgan in commercial & operational roles. He has a Master's in Sustainability Management from Columbia University & an MBA in Finance & Strategy from Indian School of Business.
Note:
This event is free & open to the public. Registration is required & is open until Monday, October 20, 2025.
For in person attendees, a QR code will be emailed to your email address the day before the event, which will grant you access to Morningside Campus where the workshop will take place. Please note that in person seating is limited.
For virtual attendees, the Zoom link will be emailed to your email address on the day of the event.
For more information, please contact the event organizer, Cindy Ip, at ci2188@columbia.edu
To obtain additional information about program offerings at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at inquire@sps.columbia.edu.
If you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation, or any other disability accommodations, please contact Disability Services, disability@columbia.edu, at least 10 days in advance.
Please visit Columbia University's Hub for Emergency Preparedness (https://preparedness.columbia.edu/) to stay up to date on the latest campus health & safety policies.
This event is open to individuals irrespective of identity & sex
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