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Self Preservation as an Act of Service
Those of us in the sustainability and social justice space are changemakers. We are not only purpose-driven; we are also focused on doing the hard work needed to bring about substantive change. And now, as more of us are engaged in tackling racism, we seem to be in a never-ending cycle of self-sacrifice in the …
An Interview With Andrea Prebys-Williams on Teaching Servant Leadership
I recently sat down with Professor Andrea Prebys-Williams to learn more about her academic journey from Presidio student to faculty member. and we also discussed the value of Presidio’s online Master of Public Administration degree program in cultivating the type of leadership that our public and social sectors urgently need. Here is our conversation. Maggie: …
3 Keys to Resilient Leadership
The uncertainty of the past year has been profoundly disruptive. 2020 demonstrated the fragility of some of our most important institutions and it also showed us how resilient and resourceful we can be individually and together Chaotic moments can also be times of clarity and many of us have found a renewed sense of focus …
Loretta Ross on Calling in the Calling Out Culture
Presidio Graduate School recently had the honor of hosting an open conversation with Professor Loretta Ross on the issue of “call out” culture and the alternative practice of “call in” culture. Loretta (who joked that she prefers to be called Loretta by anyone over the age of 12), is one of the premier faculty for …
Racial Equity: Can Corporations Measure Up?
Companies have made bold racial equity statements and now stakeholders, including investors, are demanding to see the real actions behind those words. In this latest post in our Racial Equity in Action series, Olivia Knight, Racial Justice Initiative Manager at As You Sow, explores rising stakeholder expectations and the role corporations must play. 2020 was …
Presidio Graduate School Cultivates Students Who Dream Big and Land Dream Jobs
Dreams abound at Presidio Graduate School. Early in the Spring 2021 semester, Presidio Graduate School’s current cohorts of MBA and MPA students were asked to complete a “Dream Job” survey as part of the MBA curriculum review process. The survey asked three questions: Do you have a dream job? What types of organizations would you …
Blue Action Lab: Building a Resilient Future for the Bahamas and Beyond
In our Changemakers in Action series, we meet dedicated sustainability and social justice leaders and learn how they are bringing about positive change. We’re pleased to feature a guest post from Presidio alum Rupert Hayward, co-founder and President at the Blue Action Lab, and executive director of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Port Group, Ltd., …
Catching Up With... Kevin Wilhelm
PGS Academic Dean Maggie Winslow regularly sits down with our alums to hear how their Presidio Graduate School education and experience have served them in their careers and to gain insights into the nitty-gritty of working in sustainability and social justice. Here’s her conversation with Kevin Wilhelm. Kevin Wilhelm is the author of “How to …
Returning to Presidio Graduate School
When I left PGS in 2012, I never imagined that I would return. When we picture our career trajectories, we always imagine moving forward, on to something new. But honestly, it does feel like something new. While the mission and structure are the same, Presidio Graduate School has changed. The school is in such a …
Our Ongoing Equity and Social Justice Journey
Last year, Presidio Graduate School (PGS) announced its Initiative for Equity & Social Justice with a mission to leverage the PGS student body, faculty, and partnerships to collaborate and create thought leadership, research, and programs on equity and social justice. While we could not have predicted the events of 2020, much of which put racial …