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How an MBA from Presidio helped alum Allyn McAuley discover his passion for waste management.   Hello, Allyn! Thanks for connecting with us. Could you tell us where you currently work and what inspired you to pursue a career in that field? I work for the city of Fremont, CA, in the environmental services division, …

At Presidio, we aim to prepare students for a professional life that lives at the intersection of their knowledge and passions. Whether you’re embarking on a new chapter in your career journey or restyling an existing career, our Office of Career Services looks forward to helping you identify and pursue opportunities that are both fulfilling …

Maggie Winslow, Presidio Graduate School’s Academic Dean and Chief Academic Officer, sat down with us to explain how recent revisions to Presidio’s MBA program curriculum ensure that students have access to a degree program that mirrors rapid and real-time changes in the sustainable business sphere. In the spring of 2021, an initiative to review and …

Erick Salvatierra, Director of Revenue Operations at Total Brain, on how he’s applying his Presidio Graduate School’s Dual MBA/MPA Degree in Sustainable Solutions to make an impact within and on the future of the health care industry. Erick, thank you so much for taking the time to talk with us today. Tell us more about …

At Presidio, we recognize that our students benefit from practical experience in the world of sustainability. One of the ways they can do this is by applying to be a part of PGS Consults, the ESG consultancy branch of our school. Current students can shadow consultants as they work with client organizations to deliver results …

Our ongoing Alumni Spotlight Series recognizes and amplifies the incredible impact of our talented community of change-making alumni, who are working to create and lead sustainable solutions across multifaceted industries and sectors. We’re proud to spotlight their experience as a Presidian and discover where their path has taken them since achieving their degree.  In this …

One of the powerful benefits of a Presidio education is the opportunity to tap into a community of change. At Presidio, we welcome our students to join and benefit from the insight of our talented and highly driven alumni, who are working to make a positive impact across both borders and sectors. Some Presidio alumni …

Management consulting is one of the many impactful career outcomes one may pursue after receiving an MBA in sustainability. But what exactly does a career as a sustainability consultant look like? We sat down with Pamela Gordon, Managing Director of PGS Consults, the expert consultancy firm at Presidio Graduate School, to talk about her typical …

Presidio’s growing alumni community is comprised of a tight-knit network of forward-thinking and dedicated sustainability and social justice professionals. These leaders and inspired solvers work tirelessly to bridge differences and build sustainable and equitable policies, processes, businesses, and communities. In our ongoing Alumni Spotlight Series, we take a moment to shine a light on some …

Those fighting for a livable future on Planet Earth have long focused on science and technology – and, of course, politics – as tools for understanding and addressing the climate crisis. Understanding the economic and financial systems that have brought us to this crisis is equally important – especially since these systems can also help …