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Columbia University's M.S. in Sustainability Management alumni will share insights into the courses that shaped their professional journey.
Panel: Sustainability Finance
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:
Bruce Kahn
Senior Portfolio Manager, Shelton Sustainable Equity Fund
Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management
Bruce Kahn has over 25 years of experience in environmental & investment research & management. Currently, he is the Portfolio Manager of a Global Equity portfolio which focuses on agribusiness. Previously, he was a Director in Deutsche Bank's Asset Management division where he acted as an investment strategist conducting high-level analytical research on sustainable investing including clean tech, water, & agricultural-based investment strategies as well as ESG/SRI strategies. Prior to that, he managed assets at Smith Barney's Private Wealth Management Group in sustainable investments including agri-business & clean tech for Foundation/Endowment, HNWI, & Institutional clients. Dr. Kahn currently serves as a Trustee & member of the Finance Committee of the Jesse Smith Noyes Foundation, a US endowment & funder of sustainable agriculture organizations in the US. He also serves as a member of the Board of Visitors for the Gaylord Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, & is on the Technical Review Panel of National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Recently he has joined the Advisory Council of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board & serves on the Advisory Panel of Mercer Investment Consulting & Management's Sustainable Opportunities Fund. Dr. Kahn holds a B.A. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut; MS in Fisheries & Allied Aquacultures from Auburn University; PhD in Land Resources from University of Wisconsin, Madison; recipient of both a J. William Fulbright Scholarship & a National Science Foundation Fellowship in ecological economics.
Panelists: To Be Confirmed Soon
Note:
This event is free & open to the public. Registration is required & is open until Monday, September 29, 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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