“If you want to change the world, go to Presidio Graduate School.” – The New York Times
PGS alumni are making a difference at these leading organizations:
Meet Sandra Kwak, C21
Alumna Sandra Kwak is founder and CEO of 10Power, which focuses on sustainable development through renewable energy in a way that empowers women. The company’s projects center in Haiti, where they work with local partners to develop and finance commercial-scale solar projects to provide clean water and power. Recently, 10Power partnered with SimpliPhi Power to bring reliable energy storage to Haiti during the pandemic. In the video opposite, alumna Sandra Kwak presents at the 2017 Winter Showcase.
Newest cohort joins PGS with diverse professional experiences and passion for social justice
We are happy to welcome the new C32 Cohort! Students in this cohort come from states on both coasts and in between. They have a broad range of professional experience and interests including sustainable agriculture, consulting, travel, climate, energy, healthcare, and education. After bonding at New Student Orientation they are ready to start their academic journey together.
Why should you choose PGS for your graduate degree?
Hands-On
Put new ideas to work on experiential learning projects and graduate with a portfolio of expertise.
Networked
Join our global network of purpose-driven leaders working on innovations to solve complex challenges.
Future-Focused
Learn from leading scholar-practitioners in sustainability that inspire new ways of thinking.
Flexible
Pursue your degree while staying in your job with flexible options that combine online and in-class instruction.
Receive more information, and schedule a time to talk with one of our friendly advisors.
Presidian News
Inspirational Messages from our 2020 Virtual Commencement
Published Aug 14, 2020
As the summer progresses and a new semester is about to begin, we’re still all in our feelings, reflecting on our 2020 virtual commencement—and our thoughts are with the newly minted graduates…
The Plant-Based Ecosystem: Entrepreneurship and Impact
Published Aug 11, 2020
On Saturday, July 25th, 2020, more than 100 guests joined the virtual panel “The Plant-Based Ecosystem: Entrepreneurship and Impact,” a collaboration between the PGS Sustainable Food Club and Sweet Farm. Luminaries from…
Cruising to a Cleaner Future with Peter Glenn and EV Life
Published Jul 14, 2020
We recently caught up with Peter Glenn (MBA, 2011), who co-founded EV Life, a new startup dedicated to building a safer, more sustainable world. The company’s first audacious goal: helping to make…
Announcing the Recipient of the Spiekhout Scholarship, Cathy Sims
Published Jul 13, 2020
John A. Spiekhout was a pillar of his community who believed passionately in social justice. The John A. Spiekhout Scholarship honors his legacy through generous funding from his family, including alum Rebekah…