Student Experience
What Our Scholarships Say About Our Values
A dear colleague that I considered to be a mentor once told me something that has stuck with me over the years: “You can tell the true mission of an organization by looking at its balance sheet.” It made so much sense to me because financial resources are finite, mission-critical, and have a direct impact …
The Top Five Reasons to Apply to Presidio Graduate School
If you’re looking for a graduate program to challenge your thinking and provide the skills and network to help position you for a changemaker career, look no further! Here are the top five reasons to apply to Presidio Graduate School. 1. The world is changing fast and your skills should, too. There are countless industries …
How Big Tech Can Go All-In on Climate Action
In recent weeks, the new Biden Administration has brought a wave of activity around climate to Capitol Hill. It’s an exciting time, and for many of us who are deeply concerned about climate change, it feels like a long-awaited tipping point to finally transform big ideas into action. It’s also a great time to notice …
Welcoming Our Newest Presidians!
As a new term begins, we are proud to welcome the next group of Presidians entering our MBA, Dual Degree, and MPA programs. PGS is in the unique position of being able to attract students who are passionate about creating a more sustainable and equitable future. Please meet a few of these gifted and inspiring …
Presidians and the Collaborative Nature of Trees
With a western New Year comes a new group of students entering the Presidio Graduate School community. The celebration of the New Year, whenever it may occur, often brings ideas of new hope, new beginnings, and the arrival of a fresh-learned perspective from the journey of the past year. The current winter season of the …
Climate Change in Every Course at Presidio Graduate School
As COVID-19 rages around the world and antiracists agitate against police brutality, climate change remains the existential threat in the background. It may not always be the breaking news story or the latest viral video, as has been the case with the recent series of devastating wildfires on the West Coast, but its disastrous impacts …
Asking Meaningful Questions: Using a Systems-Thinking Lens to Address Complex Consulting Projects
The way questions are framed, the order in which they are delivered, and the tone of voice used to ask them are all part of the delicate art of asking questions. Good questions inspire change, challenge mindsets, and create bridges. As part of the PGS Consults team, my colleagues and I are tasked with understanding …
Operationalizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Presidio
Each summer, the Presidio Graduate School team works on annual goals to take us through the next fiscal year to align with our top organizational goals and three-year strategic plan. Last summer, we created Presidio’s first official DEI workgroup, which launched a student advisory committee under the leadership of faculty advisor Donna LaSala. Last academic …
A Year of Sustainability Consulting with PGS Consults
Presidio Graduate School has long equipped leaders to meet the increasing social justice and sustainability expectations placed on organizations. After graduating in 2019 with an MBA in Sustainable Systems from PGS, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely alongside consultants from PGS Consults to empower businesses in implementing sustainable solutions, whether our clients are seasoned …
Andrea Prebys-Williams Brings More Attention to Worker Justice into the Classroom
Welcome Andrea Prebys-Williams We’re very happy to welcome Andrea Prebys-Williams as a new Adjunct Professor teaching the Civil Leadership, Diversity and Systems Thinking course this spring term. Throughout her life, Andrea has advocated for social justice, worker power, and community organizing. She has proudly helped to train and develop many incredible organizers for worker justice. …