Workshops in Sustainability Career Paths and Curriculum

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 and 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 and professional opportunities. Hear directly from graduates as they reflect on the classes that shaped their thinking, built their toolkits, and helped them launch successful careers in sustainability.

Registration is required - registrants can attend virtually or in person.

Moderator:

Vance Merolla

Senior Vice President & Fellow, Global Sustainability, Colgate-Palmolive Company

Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management

Vance Merolla is Senior Vice President & Fellow of Global Sustainability for Colgate-Palmolive Company, a consumer products company based in New York City, responsible for the evolving development and implementation of Colgate’s global sustainability strategy. Vance provides leadership on Colgate’s worldwide strategic, commercial and environmental programs including working on integration of sustainability into the company’s brands and products, key business functions, and the advancement of the company’s commitments around climate change, sustainable sourcing, elimination of plastic waste, and water stewardship. Prior to his 25+ years with Colgate, Vance was an environmental engineering consulting group manager for the URS Corporation, an environmental compliance manager at a leading waste-to-energy company and a design engineer on water, wastewater and landfill design projects at an environmental consulting firm. Vance holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University and a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from Rutgers University. He is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of New York, New Jersey, and Washington, and is a U.S. Green Building Council LEED-Accredited Professional.

Panelists: To Be Confirmed Soon

Note:

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended and is open until Monday, September 15, 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 [email protected]

To obtain additional information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at [email protected].

If you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation, or any other disability accommodations, please contact Disability Services, [email protected], at least 10 days in advance.

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This event is open to individuals irrespective of identity and sex

Event Venue

The Northwest Corner Building, 550 West 120th Street, New York, United States