CESR Impact Stories

Noa Greene: Reflections on Sustainability, Leeds and Valuable Life Lessons

Jane Majkiewicz — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:06:03 +0000

Noa Greene: Reflections on Sustainability, Leeds and Valuable Life Lessons Jane Majkiewicz Fri, 03/21/2025 - 12:06

As Noa Greene (Mgmt, Mktg’25) prepares to graduate and embark on a big move to Kibbutz Ma'agan Michael in northern Israel, she plans to continue pursuing her passion for sustainability, which flourished during her time at Leeds. In addition to majoring in sustainable management and marketing, Noa valued her engagement with the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility and earning the SRE Certificate.

Here, Noa shared her thoughts about her undergraduate experiences and opportunities. As she looks ahead to her future, she explained that "a kibbutz is an agricultural community founded on the values of community, reciprocity and connection. In entering this space, it allows me to experience a complicated part of the world in a way that is rooted in connection."

What led you to study at Leeds?
My passion for sustainability has always been a catalyst, propelling me toward places and spaces that can enhance this part of me. Leeds created an academic space that fueled my passion for sustainability and expand my knowledge. I knew I wanted a more realistic lens in my approach to socially responsible business. I wanted to be empowered to bridge the gap between consumerism and consciousness in a way that understands the complexities and nuances of a business.

What excites you most about Leeds?
Being in a business environment, I am surrounded by future changemakers and trailblazers. I am consistently inspired by my peers’ dedication to wielding business as an instrument of social change. Those I have surrounded myself with excite me, challenge me, motivate me, and go beyond mere encouragement and into a space of empowerment for me to fail, fail again, be challenged, and ultimately grow.

What challenges have you faced during your time in college? How did you overcome them?
As any college student, I have had to overcome great challenges and endure the adversity that life has thrown at me. Outside of the personal hardships that come with being human, I would say a challenge I have faced during college is the notorious comparison game. Whether it be grades, accomplishments, jobs, or professional opportunities, there have always been moments when I wonder if I am doing enough, networking enough, pursuing enough …

To navigate and overcome this, I simply became my own best friend. The notorious comparison game dissolved when I learned who I really am and I became my own strongest advocate. My intuition became my most trusted advisor and compass, reminding me to honor and celebrate my unique journey. As a senior about to embark on my own path, it has become evident that worth is not determined through comparison, but rather through the commitment to personal authenticity and being a lifelong learner.

"I believe empathy is a crucial element in the sustainability-driven workplace."

Noa Greene (Mgmt, Mktg'25)

What long-term goals do you have, whether professional or personal?
When I take a moment to envision my future, both personally and professionally, my mind turns to how I will work to create a brave space in the environments I work in. Creating a brave space transcends the concept of a safe space—it is about cultivating an environment where we take the time to go beyond mere encouragement and move into a space of flourishing empowerment. One day, when I hold an impact role, hopefully leading a team of wonderful individuals working toward restoring harmony within the environment, my ultimate goal will be to empower emerging leaders to find the inner strength to transform our deepest convictions into meaningful action.

The decision to move to the Kibbutz is rooted in an aspiration to be a partner in tikkun olam (repairing the world)—the vital work of repairing and rebuilding through pluralism, democracy, justice, empathy and coexistence. As I look both to the future and within myself, I embrace my place in these spaces between. I choose to exist within these fragmentary cracks, fueled by a passionate commitment to rebuilding.

What is something you’re proud of that you’d done while at Leeds?
Over the years, I have worked in some phenomenal spaces, all driven by a mission, including the Boulder Farmers Market, Sati Soda, Mad Agriculture and Munson Farms. I engineered these opportunities by relentlessly pursuing roles that align with my key values. I derive pride from the fact that I created these opportunities for myself. Persistent outreach (at times maybe too persistent), strategic networking and bold communication transformed my professional dreams into reality! Proving to yourself that you can architect the career path you desire is amazing. And that is what I take pride in.

What is a skill that you possess that you can’t put on a resume?
My empathy is a silent superpower that allows me to step into another’s world and unveil their unspoken narratives. To me, empathy goes beyond being a soft skill, but rather a transformative tool that bridges gaps, fosters trust and creates connections. It is an art of truly seeing people for all that they are, and appreciating what it means to be complex, nuanced, and frankly, messy human beings.

While I can’t emphasize this on a resume, I believe empathy is a crucial element in the sustainability-driven workplace. As I tackle environmental challenges, my empathy will be what enables me to connect farmers and urban consumers, or community stakeholders with agricultural researchers. Empathy is simply the tool that will transform the sustainable objectives and thresholds in the workplace into tangible, human-centered solutions.

After graduation, Noa Greene (Mgmt, Mktg’25) is headed to Kibbutz Ma'agan Michael in northern Israel, a place that will allow her to continue pursuing her passions for sustainability, community and connection.

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Students Discover Waste-Reduction Innovations for Retail

Jasper Deen — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:24:11 +0000

Students Discover Waste-Reduction Innovations for Retail Jasper Deen Tue, 03/18/2025 - 23:24

Jasper Deen

Students in Sustainable Business Club just organized a group tour of a hidden, yet important, player in the sustainable fashion industry. Ever wondered how premium brands clean and resell their used gear?

“You have to see it with your own eyes. There's like, 60,000 North Face jackets piled up in there at once.”

Last December, a Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) Certificate alum working at The North Face suggested that their business partner, Tersus Solutions, might be a student interest. Leeds first-year Ryder Nicolaus (MKTG, DA'28) and Sustainable Business Club president Natalie Bovie (MKTG,SRE '25) spoke to CESR about organizing a tour of the facility. More than an inside-view of their favorite companies' operations, students found leadership opportunities, self-reflection, and new friends.

Organizing the Tour

When CESR caught wind of Tersus Solutions, they passed the word to the Sustainable Business Club. The value of connecting with this growing local business depended on student engagement.

"I don't think anyone here had ever heard of Tersus," Natalie Bovie started. "But when we looked into them, it was clear how relevant they've grown to be within the last ten years. We get to find these hidden-gem opportunities through CESR's alumni network. I'm lucky; since being here we've found niche, but interesting, sustainability related opportunities like this consistently."

Natalie met Ryder through another Leeds club. Recognizing his enthusiasm, she saw him as an SBC must-have and encouraged him to attend.

"Hearing the way Natalie talked about her work at SBC, about what they stand for and who they bring in, was so cool, " said Nicolaus. “When you walk in and they have food, they have everything planned out—it’s like ‘Uh, what’s going on?’ he laughed. "Everyone has a different major, so everyone is fitting in differently and bringing their own perspective. The energy feels exciting and new, I think partially because of their re-brand a few years back."

A few weeks and many emails later, students in colorful jackets huddled by Leeds for their carpools to Englewood. Chats about classroom struggles, thrift shops, and ski jumps quickly dissolved any carpool awkwardness—the SBC team gathered over twenty attendees for the tour, including some new faces.

The New Science of Gear Renewal

Tersus Solutions mixes high-tech cleaning with robust operations management. When companies with strong return policies or worn-wear programs receive imperfect items back, they ship them to Denver. Tersus takes over to clean, repair, and redistribute items back into consumers' hands.

“The amount of innovation that's been created in the last ten years makes you wonder where it’ll be in another ten.”

"Some products might just be missing a tag, while others might have a hole. Sometimes a whole truck will smell like garlic, so all of the clothes have to go to Tersus to be cleaned," Nicolaus remembers. "Most come in with labels saying exactly what's wrong with the item. They start by throwing everything into their CO₂ washers, which don't use any water and save a ton of energy. The whole business uses about as much water as a family of four."

While traditional washing methods use water and detergents, Tersus uses a patented, liquid CO₂ bath. It's a "closed-loop" washing system that preserves the fabric's original, high-tech qualities. Every client has various standards that re-sold gear must meet, so Tersus keeps meticulous track of every product detail. Using this quality assurance, brands gain clarity about where their returns are coming from and how they're handled. This end-to-end approach allows premium brands to offer ethical return programs without building that capability in-house.

Unveiling Hidden Mechanics of Sustainable Retail

The trip to Tersus revealed an entire hidden industry, and shifted the group's perceptions of retail operations and "sustainability" labels. While it fostered new friendships and shared interests, the tour challenged students' identities as consumers.

"My interest in sustainability started through thrifting," started Nicolaus. "I started a clothing brand in high school, and I think I want to work in fashion marketing. Before the tour, I couldn't understand why one company would go through all this work of fixing other companies' returns. But, you have to see it with your own eyes. There's like, 60,000 North Face jackets piled up in there at once. It makes you realize how big of a business this is."

“We talked a lot about our own role as purchasers and how that 'sustainability' label really works”

Bovie was also struck by the monumental scale of Tersus. "Driving back, we talked about our own role as purchasers and how that 'sustainability' label really works. If it weren't for top brands pushing for ethical ways to save their products, this new technology at Tersus wouldn't exist. Yet their business model relies on consumers who, well, consume a lot."

Most of these returns haven't been worn once. Bovie and Nicolaus report that the vast majority, almost 90%, are brought back to Tersus in near-perfect condition. Because Tersus charges companies for every service an item undergoes, items need to be able to resell at a price point high enough to make the process worthwhile. Hence, today's "circular economy" is only available to premium brands.

"Don't get me wrong, it's a huge step in the right direction," Bovie backed up. "But it's clear how much opportunity there is to make sustainability more accessible. The amount of innovation that's been created in the last ten years makes you wonder where it’ll be in another ten."

“The whole building uses about as much water as a family of four.”

Nicolaus agreed, arguing that "more and more companies are focusing on sustainability, and doing sustainability reports at the end of each year. Ralph Lauren just did one," he remembers, "and it was interesting to see how they partnered with other brands and companies, similar to Tersus, to create their own circular economy." Over time Nicolaus sees this trend to be an “increasing standard” for brand positioning, and hopes that companies like Tersus continue to innovate.

As demand for sustainable practice grows, business and technology will continue to evolve. Through experiences like the Tersus tour, Natalie Bovie and Ryder Nicolaus are gaining valuable insights into their future careers, while meeting like-minded students and young professionals.

Want to be a part of it all? Join the Sustainable Business Club, learn about the Social Responsibility and Ethics certificate, and subscribe to CESR's newsletter to learn about the next opportunities.

CESR and Sustainable Business Club organized a tour of the country's biggest garment renewal factory, located in Englewood, CO.

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Jake Davis (MBA’16)

Jane Majkiewicz — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:40:51 +0000

Jake Davis (MBA’16) Jane Majkiewicz Wed, 02/26/2025 - 13:40

Anna Bedell (Mktg’25)

Jake Davis’ journey to sustainability has been anything but traditional. While his original life goal was to write for a ski magazine, he ultimately landed in impact investing for The Nature Conservancy, where he has now worked for almost a decade.

Davis followed his aspirations to become a writer by majoring in writing as an undergraduate at Northern Michigan University. Besides his passion for writing, that choice also stemmed from his knowledge that he would be going into active duty in the military after graduation.

“Being in the military had always been a tradition in my family, and it also helped pay for school,” he said. “I was able to choose to study something that I enjoyed—and I had always loved writing growing up.”

A change of perspective

Davis served in the military for the next nine years, working in intelligence operations and spending a few years deployed in Afghanistan. While the experience was invaluable in sharpening his leadership and strategic thinking skills, he was excited for a change. After leaving active duty, he pursued his dream of working for a ski magazine and became an editor in Boulder. But to his surprise, he found it was no longer his passion.

“If I had started sports writing right out of college, I would probably still be doing something like that,” he said. “But having spent a couple of years in Afghanistan and doing other things in the military, writing about ski helmets seemed much less exciting after having been in a war.”

In 2012, Davis joined �� as a program manager for the Presidents Leadership Class. He came to Leeds because he had been looking for his next move professionally and believed that graduate school could set him up for a successful transition. He completed his MBA in 2016 and John Helmers, Leeds director of Graduate Career Management, helped Davis get his position at The Nature Conservancy.

A new career path

At The Nature Conservancy, Davis runs the NatureVest department, which is responsible for using private capital to help advance conservation efforts. The department sources, structures, funds and closes innovative investment deals that aim to generate environmental, social and financial returns. His previous experiences have helped him excel in this position, he said, equipping him with the ability to set clear objectives, develop strategic plans and lead teams effectively.

“I think the experiences I’ve had—both in leading teams and knowing how to put together a coherent strategy for getting things done—have been pretty impactful for being able to succeed in life and business,” he said.

For Davis, being in a leadership position means empowering others and supporting them to be the best versions of themselves. He initially faced some challenges transitioning from a military communication style to a corporate setting. He had to learn how to balance different communication styles within the workplace while continuing to prevent conflict and streamline collaboration.

“I’m still working on the skills to be an effective coach for my team,” he said. “I like to have a fun time with people. Sometimes leading means engaging a team, or it requires tough conversations and feedback.”

The evolving role of sustainability

Davis understands that the sustainability industry is highly competitive and not easy to get into. As a fellow MBA student when Davis was at Leeds, Julie Waggoner, who is now the director of operations at the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility, remembers Davis as a club leader who helped to organize events related to sustainability, and they did an entrepreneurial class project related to sustainability and social impact.

That was all part of the learning experience, leading to what Davis believes is simple advice for students looking to follow a career path similar to his: "The core skill sets required to do a job that focuses on evolving environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements are the same as what’s involved in any other business function. Working in a different field right out of college will not hinder one’s chances of working in the sustainability industry later—as long as you’re continuing to hone your business skills."

“Understanding financial analysis and how value is created through channels are core components that those interested in sustainability still need to know,” he said. “Building up those skills while using your dream job for a road map can help set you up for a future career.”

"Understanding financial analysis and how value is created through channels are core components that those interested in sustainability still need to know. Building up those skills while using your dream job for a road map can help set you up for a future career."

Jake Davis (MBA’16)

The path isn’t always linear

Davis’ career is a testament to the value of being a lifelong learner. By having a spirit of curiosity and being open to opportunities, he embraces new experiences that allow him to follow his passions. While landing in his role involved a winding path and some redirection, that was part of the adventure and journey.

From the military to journalism to sustainability, Davis looks ahead with optimism for continuing to create positive change within his community and in the environment. He knows how to find the confidence to innovate and constantly takes steps toward the future he believes in.

Davis has been a guest speaker at events hosted by Leeds' Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR) and is an engaged alumnus who helps students with mock interviews and networking initiatives. Learn more about how CESR is empowering current and future business leaders to solve social and environmental challenges.

Jake Davis took an unconventional career path to sustainability—starting in the military, transitioning into journalism and ultimately finding his passion in impact investing with The Nature Conservancy.

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The Leeds Sustainability Case Competition: Business Students Tackle AI’s Energy Challenge

Jane Majkiewicz — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:35:34 +0000

The Leeds Sustainability Case Competition: Business Students Tackle AI’s Energy Challenge Jane Majkiewicz Tue, 02/11/2025 - 08:35

Jane Majkiewicz • Video by Cody Johnston

The annual Leeds Sustainability Case Competition brought together 39 teams from top business schools to develop solutions for sustainability challenges in the age of artificial intelligence.

As AI technology expands, its energy consumption is growing exponentially, raising urgent sustainability concerns. How can companies embrace AI without compromising environmental responsibility?

That was the central challenge that MBA students from institutions like the University of California, Berkeley (Haas), The University of Chicago (Booth), Duke University (Fuqua) and Columbia tackled at this year’s Leeds Sustainability Case Competition.

��’s "For the Bees" team from the Masters of the Environment (MENV) program took first place, while Leeds’ "The Green Beans" team secured second place.

“Addressing environmental sustainability will be crucial for businesses over the next decade,” said Vijay Khatri, Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean of the Leeds School of Business. “Leeds is at the forefront of highlighting how sustainability is not only a competitive advantage for business, but also an opportunity to drive innovative solutions to global challenges.”

A legacy of sustainability at Leeds

“For 25 years, the Leeds School of Business has prioritized sustainability, ethics and social responsibility, and our students come here because of that focus,” said Mike Leeds (Fin’74).

Since 2001, the Leeds Sustainability Case Competition—formerly known as the Net Impact Case Competition—has provided students with real-world business challenges focused on sustainability. The competition brings together graduate students, executives and businesses that share a common commitment to business practices that yield positive social, environmental and financial returns.

A unique opportunity for future business leaders

“This competition is a unique opportunity because students work in cross-functional teams, collaborating with peers from different disciplines to develop innovative solutions to sustainability-related challenges,” said Kathryn Wendell, executive director of the Leeds Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility.

With AI rapidly transforming industries, this year's competition demonstrated how business leaders can balance technological progress with environmental priorities. In addition to fostering an environment of creative problem-solving, the annual event also strengthens students’ professional networks, giving them essential connections as they become next-generation business leaders.

The annual Leeds Sustainability Case Competition brought together 39 teams from top business schools to develop sustainable solutions to power the AI surge.

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From Campus to Clean Energy: How CESR's Experiential Learning Launched a Career in Energy Policy

Jasper Deen — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:58:50 +0000

From Campus to Clean Energy: How CESR's Experiential Learning Launched a Career in Energy Policy Jasper Deen Fri, 01/31/2025 - 11:58

Jasper Deen

Hyde Weissenfluh (Entrepreneurship, SRE'22) is a lifelong environmentalist. His childhood interest in sustainability stemmed from his parents’ values and the natural beauty of Colorado, his home state. Now he supports federal clean energy investments and state-level policies at Colorado’s largest energy provider, Xcel Energy.

Hyde recently spoke to CESR about his story, crediting the Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) Degree Certificate's experiential learning opportunities for launching his career.

In his capstone project for this undergrad certificate, Hyde reviewed Xcel Energy’s sustainability reporting and presented recommendations for the company to strengthen their environmental initiatives. Impressed with his work, they offered Hyde a summer internship to implement the recommendations that he and his team created. After the internship, they then hired him as an energy and technology policy analyst. Hyde’s journey from a conservation-minded Colorado kid to working with clean energy startups proves how showing up determined can create meaningful impact.

Shaping the Future in an Evolving Industry

Hyde remembers being an environmentalist long before he stepped into a classroom. “I’ve always been very interested in sustainability,” he started, “though I will say I was more focused on conservation when I was younger.” He knew he wanted to make a difference in his career, but had no specific vision when he entered Leeds.

Our conversation meandered from the latest policy developments to broader industry trends. Multiple times, Hyde emphasized what he thinks to be the most important aspect of sustainability education: agility. “Sustainability” moves fast; policies and markets might change dramatically within the four years someone takes to earn their degree. Hyde appreciated how even in his first CESR course, he felt the class “adapting to real-time changes and news in the ESG space.” While analyzing the forces behind the sustainability movement and learning how to adapt, classes “built upon each other," making the skills he learned more meaningful.

“My favorite part is using the publicly available climate scenarios we learned at Leeds to build climate analyses from the ground up."

For instance, his SRE capstone course introduced him to Climate Scenario Analysis (CSA) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting. He said the frameworks were exciting and eye-opening; these weren’t just abstract concepts, but tools spurring real corporate responsibility. Hyde was especially drawn to the rigor and depth of climate scenario analysis, which is now a big part of his job.

Beyond knowledge and newfound passion, the SRE Certificate’s experiential learning requirements gave Hyde direct industry experience and a strong business network. He says "the experience of getting to work with companies in two separate SRE classes" made the biggest difference for him.

In his capstone project, Hyde and his classmates partnered with Xcel Energy to review the company's sustainability reporting and offer strategic recommendations aligned with TCFD guidelines. Hyde took this networking opportunity seriously, and Xcel took their recommendations seriously. The company quickly hired him as an intern to implement his group’s suggestions, and when the internship ended in 2022, Hyde accepted a full-time offer as an energy and technology policy analyst.

Supporting Clean Energy Innovations Across Colorado

Now, Hyde plays a key role in advancing clean energy projects at Xcel Energy. His work focuses on securing federal funding for innovative energy initiatives and startups, including the Heartland Hydrogen Hub, Form Energy’s multi-day energy storage projects, and the Prime Time Virtual Power Plant program.

“Getting to see these first-of-their-kind clean energy projects through conceptual planning, funding and applications, and now seeing them being built is great,” Hyde shared. He says his entrepreneurship major combined with the SRE Certificate gives him the right mindset to work effectively with emerging carbon-free technology startups, ultimately finding them funding.

“Getting to see all of these first-of-their-kind clean energy projects through conceptual planning, funding and applications, and now seeing them being built is amazing.”

What's more, the skills Hyde gained in his CESR coursework now inform Xcel Energy’s clean energy mix and long-term strategy. “My favorite part is using the publicly available climate scenarios we learned at Leeds to build climate analyses from the ground up. Looking at different pathways to 1.5°C and 2.0°C and how the company’s strategy lines up with those.”

Hyde’s work feels especially meaningful because of its direct impact on his home state. “Being from Colorado, it’s exciting to work on projects and policies that will shape our local energy mix and support the state’s clean energy goals.” His efforts drive Xcel Energy’s commitment to becoming a net-zero energy provider by 2050.

“The experience of getting to work with companies in two separate classes had the biggest impact for me.”

To our Colorado business community, thank you for supporting CESR students! And Hyde, congratulations. We need more changemakers like you. And if you're a Leeds undergraduate who read this far down, we’re so proud of you. Email us to learn more about CESR's SRE Certificate, and join Sustainable Business Club to get involved in our many on-campus events.

Hyde Weissenfluh (Entrepreneurship, SRE'22) completed a class project reviewing Xcel Energy's sustainability report. His team's recommendations caught the company's attention, leading to an internship and a post-grad role as an energy policy analyst.

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Career Paths: How Lola Lichtenstein's Sustainability Skills Helped Her Stand Out

Jasper Deen — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:33:29 +0000

Career Paths: How Lola Lichtenstein's Sustainability Skills Helped Her Stand Out Jasper Deen Fri, 01/17/2025 - 11:33

Julie Waggoner

Lola Lichtenstein (Mgmt’25) will be joining Bloomberg in a sales role in New York City when she graduates this spring, thanks to a successful internship last summer. She says that the skills, knowledge and values she developed through the Social Responsibility and Sustainability Track at Leeds set her up for success and helped her to see that this opportunity would be a good fit.

“Throughout the hiring process, recruiters recognized the skills I’ve developed through my focus on sustainability, like people-centered thinking and ethical decision-making,” Lichtenstein said. “These things align well with the mission-driven, collaborative environment at Bloomberg. My strengths in communication and collaboration, which are important parts of their culture, have been shaped by my experiences in CESR courses, Sustainable Business Club, and team-based projects at Leeds.”

"Recruiters recognized the skills I’ve developed through my focus on sustainability."

Lichtenstein said that she was hesitant at first about the role with Bloomberg since she is not a finance major and initially wanted a role that focused on sustainability. A mentor helped her see that she had all the skills she needed to be successful, and that sustainability could be a part of jobs in many different fields, allowing her to seek companies whose values aligned with her own.

Guest speakers and peers in Sustainable Business Club, where she serves as the vice president of marketing, have inspired Lichtenstein to make a difference and helped her to see that there are many paths to impact.

“I am excited to work in an environment where my values align with others, and where there are many opportunities to learn and grow within the company,” she said. “Long-term, I aspire to create a positive impact on the world through my work. I have lots of ideas for making a difference, and I think Bloomberg will give me the perfect foundation to begin this journey.”

Lichtenstein is passionate about using business to solve challenges like climate change, global inequality and waste. While studying abroad in South Africa, she witnessed the stark divide between wealthy people living in mansions just across a highway from people who were struggling with a lack of basic infrastructure in townships. Classes at Leeds taught her about business models that create positive social and environmental impacts. One day, she hopes to return to South Africa and start a business that would address inequality with long-term solutions.

“The most growth comes in uncomfortable situations, and it's important to explore diverse opportunities.”

Lichtenstein sees building skills and staying true to her values as the key next steps on her career journey. She has advice to share with other Leeds students about pursuing rewarding opportunities and an impactful career.

“I think one of the most important things is to keep an open mind and step out of your comfort zone,” Lichtenstein said. “The most growth comes in uncomfortable situations, and it's important to explore diverse opportunities.”

The Social Responsibility and Ethics Certificate prepares students with many of the skills that helped Lichtenstein land her job and, at just nine credit hours, it pairs well with any area of emphasis at Leeds.

Lola Lichtenstein was offered a role at Bloomberg, thanks to the skills, knowledge and values she developed through sustainability classes at Leeds that set her up for success.

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Service Learning Ignites Passion, Gratitude for SRE Students

Sena Kavi — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:05:21 +0000

Service Learning Ignites Passion, Gratitude for SRE Students Sena Kavi Thu, 12/05/2024 - 10:05

Julie Waggoner

Last month, students in the SRE Certificate program at Leeds spent a morning preparing meals for our unhoused neighbors and delivering them, along with other essentials, to people living along Boulder Creek. This event was CESR’s first service-learning opportunity. It was designed to help students see first-hand some of the social challenges that exist in our community. The event also aimed to build connections among business students who care about creating a positive social and environmental impact.

“We were providing sandwiches to people, but the bigger part is talking to people about their stories, or about whatever they want to talk about,” said Laura Lammons (Mktg, SRE ’26), a student who participated in the volunteer opportunity. “So many of these people are ignored and treated as less than human every day. You talk to them and realize how normal they are.”

"Part of what made this experience so eye-opening is how close it is to campus and our students’ day-to-day lives."

Several student volunteers shared that they often run along the Boulder Creek Path next to campus, but they had never spoken to the unhoused people who live there. That familiarity with the area was part of the appeal in choosing this volunteer opportunity, said Sarah Arney, program coordinator at CESR, who organized the event.

“We wanted students to have a transformational experience that might change their perspective,” Arney said. “Serving our unhoused neighbors along Boulder Creek with the Wesley Foundation was a great fit. Part of what made this experience so eye-opening is how close it is to campus and our students’ day-to-day lives. Through conversation, students start to understand that people may end up unhoused for a whole variety of reasons, and that even CU students can struggle with housing or food insecurity.”

Lammons reflected on how the learnings from her classes in the SRE Certificate program helped her to put the experience in context.

“We’re learning to consider how business decisions impact everyone in the community,” Lammons said. “An experience like this makes you think about how business decisions in Boulder could relate to why we don’t have enough housing for everyone who lives here.”

Fostering reflection and critical thinking like that is key to the curriculum at Leeds, and particularly in the classes that make up the SRE Certificate. CESR aims to empower students to create positive change through their business careers by helping them to understand social and environmental challenges and the ways that businesses can be part of the solution, all while driving profits.

“We have tunnel vision often in the business school just focusing on the concepts we’re taught... School isn’t just about learning curriculum; it’s about clarifying and understanding your values as well."

“I believe that developing a better understanding of the challenges we face is critical to igniting a desire for solutions and preparing our students to innovate,” Arney said. “Service-learning projects give students hands-on experience and personal connections that underscore the urgency and potential impact of new solutions.”

Many of the students who participated had volunteered often in high school but found opportunities harder to identify in college. When students arrived, Rev. Ashley Murphy, executive director of the Wesley Foundation at ��, which hosted the volunteers, shared information and stories about some of the social challenges that exist in Boulder, including that 23% of college students who menstruate struggle to afford menstrual products. She also shared a story about a student volunteer who was unhoused himself.

“The most impactful thing was when we were able to hear statistics about poverty in Boulder,” said Trisha Tyagi (Fin, SRE ’25). “As students we’re in a bubble when it comes to financial security... It really opened my eyes to how much I have that I don’t realize, and how I have a platform that I can utilize to give back to those that are in need.”

Developing an understanding of sustainability and social issues through service learning can be a competitive advantage for students going out into the business world. It also serves to give students a broader perspective, help them discover what they are passionate about, and build connections with other students who share their interests.

“Service learning is important because sustainability is becoming vital for businesses to achieve their goals,” said Tyagi. “We have tunnel vision often in the business school just focusing on the concepts we’re taught. Having more service in our lives broadens our perspective and helps us root in sustainability and social responsibility. It also helps to establish and build our values. School isn’t just about learning curriculum; it’s about clarifying and understanding your values as well. Service learning is a great way to do that.”

“We were providing sandwiches to people, but the bigger part is talking to people about their stories, or about whatever they want to talk about.”

Many of the student volunteers spoke about the ways that interacting with unhoused people expanded their compassion and understanding for the circumstances and stories of others. Tyagi shared that she connected with an unhoused person who shared advice for when she moves to New York for a new job next year based on his time living there. She found it meaningful to see that he was helping her at the same time as she was helping him by giving him a sandwich.

“It was incredible to hear students' stories of meeting our neighbors as they shared 80+ lunches with those living outdoors here in Boulder,” wrote Murphy in an email after the event. “Even more, I am grateful for the critical thinking that students exhibited in reflecting on where and how our unhoused neighbors live, and the ways in which politics, social norms, and other factors affect hunger and homelessness. Our world is in good hands with these future leaders!”

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Investing in Social Impact

Julie Waggoner — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:28:16 +0000

Investing in Social Impact Julie Waggoner Thu, 11/14/2024 - 18:28

Julie Waggoner

For Carlos Peña (MBA ’19), the education he received at Leeds and the ecosystem of entrepreneurship, venture capital, and social impact he found in Boulder and Denver transformed the trajectory of his career.

Carlos grew up in Ecuador and came to the U.S. for college where he studied economics at Notre Dame, drawn by the school’s focus on social responsibility. He used the Leeds MBA program to move into impact investing from a background in management consulting, as well as involvement in the Chicago entrepreneurial ecosystem and work in microfinance serving mostly Latino and African American entrepreneurs. The MBA program helped him learn about the intersection of venture capital and impacting investing, and enabled him to get a role at a mission-driven family office after graduation.

Currently Carlos serves as Director of Investments at ImpactAssets Capital Partners where he makes impact investments across asset classes and creates portfolios that move the needle on racial equity – all while generating a market rate of return for his clients. His work involves the same due diligence and financial analysis that any “traditional” investor would do, plus the additional layer of measuring social impact outcomes.

We recently sat down with Carlos to talk about why he sees finance as the way to solve social challenges, his journey into impact investing, and his advice for students looking to follow in his footsteps. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

CESR: What big challenges are you motivated to solve using finance and business?

Carlos Peña: The world is broken. The world is unfair. Unless we actively try to fix it, it’s not going to get better. We live and operate in a capitalist society. Every business requires capital, whether it is a nonprofit with grant capital or a for-profit with investment capital. That’s why for me it was impact investing. In terms of how, I built a skillset that allows me to identify the drivers of risk and value for a company, and if you can overlay impact inherently in that business model, then you can really drive change at scale in terms of social justice. When impact is truly integrated into the business model, it’s not a “nice-to-have,” it’s not an additional benefit. In true impactful companies the product or the service is the impact, so as you scale the company, the impact grows.

Folks like us won the lottery of life. Not being born in a war-torn country. Not growing up in a violent environment. Having a roof over our heads and three meals a day. I owe it to the world to pay it back, to make it better and give other people chances to improve themselves and live better lives.

CESR: What keeps you motivated working in the impact space where you spend a lot of time thinking about big challenges?

Carlos Peña: I continuously see the inequalities and the disparities that certain populations and communities experience. These issues are multidimensional – health, education, housing, access to capital, or even basic needs – and pervasive both within the U.S. and across the world. What keeps me motivated is knowing that I can make a change through my work. Also, the fact that my role is very intellectually engaging keeps me motivated. I’m constantly seeing different businesses, different models, different capitalization strategies, different risk-return profiles. It’s always changing, so I don’t get bored!

I also have more of a philosophical answer: we only have one life, so we should use it to make the world better, to reduce suffering for others. This is in line with the Jesuit concept of “ser más para servir mejor” – which is the idea of constantly improving oneself in order to be of (better) service to others.

CESR: You landed an incredible role as Investment Principal at The Beacon Fund in Denver right out of the MBA program. How did you do it?

Carlos Peña: Going into the MBA, I did not expect in my wildest dreams that I would get a role like that. �� was critical in me being able to do that. I think it’s immensely important while you’re doing the MBA to visualize where you want to go, so that when you’re applying for a job it’s not about wanting to do what you’re applying for, it’s about how you want to continue in that space.

The classes at CU were great. I crafted my New Venture Finance emphasis, which is what I called it. I focused on early-stage entrepreneurship, anything related to tech and took the Venture Capital Law class. That class was awesome! It really opened my eyes and gave me a skillset that very few people in the industry have. Taking that class was transformational.

Also, I got super involved locally. I mentored at Watson Institute, I interned at BIGR Ventures. I did a lot of internships, some paid and some unpaid, just to get the experience and the exposure. I was super active with networking by going to conferences like SOCAP and Opportunity Finance Network. Pro tip: if you volunteer at a conference, especially at the front desk, you get to meet a lot of folks working in the industry! Then you can follow up, have conversations and learn.

Through networking and at those conferences, I met people from the social enterprise and impact ecosystems, including individuals from The Beacon Fund. Also, I applied to a ton of jobs, not just the one that I got. A big piece of my success was my summer internship at Avivar Capital in LA. When you are seeking an internship, focus on the skillset and the experience, not the geography.

CESR: How did your education at Leeds prepare you for your career now?

Carlos Peña: First of all, the academics for my path were excellent from the get-go. Leeds is in one of the most important tech hubs in the country, if not the world, and that brought in great professors. Having access to classes like Early-Stage Entrepreneurship, VC Law and Entrepreneurial Finance was huge. Those topics are the building blocks of any early-stage investor’s skillset.

In terms of extra-curriculars, DCVF (the Deming Center Venture Fund) was pivotal for me. It’s what allowed me to get that first experience in venture capital in a real way. Doing it in a multi-disciplinary team with law students, engineers, business students, that was awesome and unique. Having faculty and investors involved on the board, and eventually co-leading it was an amazing experience. On the impact side, I also ran the Social Impact Prize in the New Venture Challenge, which allowed me to overlay the social piece over the top of the tech-enabled start-up models, so that I could say I had done early-stage impact investing during the program.

Finally, having access to Techstars, Start-Up Weekend, Watson, all the accelerators and venture capital funds in the area – that’s a rich ecosystem that very few other universities have in the U.S. We compete with the biggest brand names in terms of that. We are unique. No one looks down on us at ��. We’re awesome. I’m proud to be a Buff, always. It transformed my career and my life.

You must be humble and be kind. Be willing to wear all hats. Be open to doing things outside of your role as needed. You must be passionate about the work. If you’re smart and you’re passionate and I can see that you care about the space, we’ll give you a shot.

CESR: What are some of the skills and knowledge that you look for in hiring new associates?

Carlos Peña: Impact investing requires all skillsets and all roles, not just investors. You can be a marketing specialist, an accounting or operations specialist. For my team in research and due diligence, I want to see finance experience. Ideally investing, but not necessarily. Banking, valuation, advisory, consulting. I also want to see experience with being involved in different projects simultaneously where you manage your time and juggle different timelines and requirements.

Then, are you a team player? You must be humble and be kind. Be willing to wear all hats. Be open to doing things outside of your role as needed. You must be passionate about the work. If you’re smart and you’re passionate and I can see that you care about the space, we’ll give you a shot. I want to see that you know who’s who in the space, that you know the trends, you know about things like full continuum of capital investing, pay-for-success models, family offices, foundations. Show your interest in the space.

CESR: What advice do you have for students interested in the intersection of finance, sustainability and social impact?

Carlos Peña: Be very proactive all throughout the program, from the first semester. Your time is precious throughout the MBA. It’s limited. Be very thoughtful about your extracurriculars. Volunteer, but volunteer for things that are going to give you the skills or connections that are going to help you get where you want to go.

Aggressively pursue your internship. That will be the defining tool you will have to talk about yourself. Be able to craft a cohesive narrative to talk about your prior work, why the MBA, what you’re doing in the MBA, and where you want to go. Always connect your experiences with the academics. That’s key. Read a lot. Network. Keep an Excel sheet of all the folks you’ve connected with. Reach out to people and learn what they do. Message them on LinkedIn, share some of your interests, acknowledge how busy they are and ask if they might have 30 minutes to talk to you in the next few months. Don’t expect them to squeeze you in next week.

Be able to be specific about the kind of role you want. Be willing to relocate. You can get to the geography where you want to go later, now focus on the skillset. Be open to more junior or entry-level roles. Once you get a foot into the space it’s easier to rise, rather than trying to aim at the senior level right off the bat. There’s a lot to learn about impact investing, even if you’re experienced in finance, so be willing to put your ego aside and then grow in the field.

Always submit a cover letter with your applications. Always reach out to the hiring manager before you submit an application, or at least look at everyone’s profile on LinkedIn so they see that you are looking at them.

Learn more about Leeds MBAs working at the intersection of business and impact, and explore CESR’s sustainability opportunities for graduate students.

Carlos shared a list of media outlets and books he’s used over the years to keep up on trends in impact investing and learn. Check out the list below to learn more about this space.

Follow media outlets like Impact Alpha, Conscious Capitalism, Stanford Social Innovation Review and Nonprofit Quarterly.

Big foundations like Ford, Kellogg, Blue Haven Initiative, etc. all regularly publish reports on their work and emerging models.

What’s Possible: Investing Now for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Real Impact: The New Economics of Social Change by Morgan Simon

Investing With Impact: Why Finance is a Force for Good by Jeremy Balkin

Out Innovate: How Global Entrepreneurs--From Delhi to Detroit--Are Rewriting the Rules of Silicon Valley by Alexandre Alex Lazarow

Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas

The Solution Revolution: How Business, Government, and Social Enterprises Are Teaming Up to Solve Society's Toughest Problems by William D. Eggers and Paul MacMillan

The Innovation Blindspot: Why We Back the Wrong Ideas and What to Do About It by Ross Baird

The Purpose of Capital: Elements of Impact, Financial Flows, and Natural Being by Jed Emerson

From Poverty to Power by James Allen

Lean Startup : How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries

Saving Capitalism: For the Many, Not the Few by Robert B. Reich

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MBA Student Supports LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Colorado Climate Sector

Coco Goldman — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:59:14 +0000

MBA Student Supports LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Colorado Climate Sector Coco Goldman Fri, 11/01/2024 - 11:59

Sena Kavi

Olivia Kefauver (MBA ’25) has spent their career working in impactful positions in a variety of industries. Now, they are pursuing an MBA to drive impact at a larger scale and become a changemaker in the decarbonization space. Olivia has not shied from bridging clean energy connections in Colorado, having been selected as a Clean Energy Fellow for the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association and kickstarting the launch of Out in Climate’s Colorado chapter.

CESR recently reached out to Olivia to gain insight on their experience as a Hybrid MBA student, the Clean Energy Pathway, and their advice for individuals with an interest in clean energy.

CESR: What inspired you to pursue a career in clean energy?

Olivia Kefauver: After getting my B.A. in environmental policy I worked in a variety of regional nonprofits and B2C companies that operated in different capacities at the intersection of people and their environment, spanning agriculture and food & beverages to think tanks and the outdoor industry. I loved each of these roles because they allowed me to better understand the broader environmental, social, and political systems within which they operated and the levers with which people have made widespread change.

Soon after moving to Colorado, I began working at a Mountain West law firm with deep roots in domestic energy policy doing marketing and communications. I found myself working with colleagues who not only had an acute understanding of the history of energy policy in this country but were also helping major companies understand the evolving issues and, in some cases, contributing to the trajectory of our national energy transition. Seeing the scale of impact that was possible through clean energy development and policy regulation energized me to go back to school to better understand the current clean energy landscape and how I could contribute to moving levers at a larger scale to accelerate the clean energy transition.

"Learning from the experience and perspectives of my cohort - who have worked in commercial real estate, wealth management and finance, the armed forces, to being entrepreneurs to being new parents or making major career pivots - has been the most enriching part of my program so far, and has influenced how I think about issues within the clean energy space"

CESR: How has your background in environmental studies meshed with your business education at Leeds?

OK: I strongly believe it has enriched my experience and business education thus far at Leeds. I hope to some extent sharing my experience with my cohort has been additive to them as their diverse experiences have been to my own education and how I approach business and broader social questions.

I sought out Leeds for its academic strength and industry network in the climate and clean energy space and since beginning my program, I’ve found that these strengths have enhanced my education in the ways I had hoped. My coursework and extracurricular opportunities have given me a whole new suite of tools and frameworks to approach the same environmental issues that my undergraduate degree had approached from a different angle.

I will say, for all of Leeds’ strength in clean energy, learning from the experience and perspectives of my cohort - who have worked in commercial real estate, wealth management and finance, the armed forces, to being entrepreneurs to being new parents or making major career pivots - has been the most enriching part of my program so far, and has influenced how I think about issues within the clean energy space.

CESR: What has been the impact of CESR and the Clean Energy Pathway on your MBA experience?

OK: Pursuing my MBA degree through a Hybrid schedule has necessitated that I am acutely intentional with my time and energy as I, alongside my peers, balance full-time jobs, community and professional engagement, and our personal lives with the responsibilities of our MBA program.

CESR and the Clean Energy Pathway’s extensive programming and resources - from carbon accounting bootcamps to coursework like Commercializing Sustainable Energy Projects - have fast-tracked my ability to connect directly with the professionals and evolving issues within the clean energy sector in Colorado and beyond.

To be frank, pursuing these opportunities has also been a haul - adding the Pathway requirements on top of my existing commitments has challenged me, but I ultimately am grateful I’ve pursued this path for how it has added to my educational experience. This process has felt very much like “Type 2 fun” (not fun while you're doing it, but retrospectively rewarding) - a concept that I think many Coloradans embrace and often seek out.

CESR: Tell me about your experience with Out in Climate.

OK: In October 2023 Leeds had supported me to attend the Reaching Out MBA conference, a conference which organizes programming to educate and connect LGBTQ+ MBA students and alumni. It was the first time I had seen so many LGBTQ+ professionals in one place and importantly, the first time I had seen so many queer C-Suite and senior-level business leaders sharing their experiences. It was incredibly impactful for me, and when I returned home to Colorado, I was eager to find both LGBTQ+ peers and mentors in the climate sector in Colorado.

Not long after, the organization Out in Climate (OIC) popped up in my LinkedIn feed and I reached out to the leadership team to see if OIC had a presence in Colorado, and offered to help start one if they hadn’t. I was soon connected with one of OIC’s founding members, Johnny Daugherty, who helped build out the now-bustling New York City chapter under the same motivation I had - to cultivate the professional climate community he sought. He and I are currently planning out our 2025 events, which will touch on a wide range of exciting local climate initiatives with big reach. Today, the Colorado chapter joins several new OIC chapters across the United States planning clean energy treks, panels, and social events to gather and support LGBTQ+ climate professionals.

"Underrepresented groups have been revisioning what the world can be - regardless of current constraints - since the beginning of recorded history. I can’t think of an effort in more need of that drive and vision than the race to address the climate crisis and global clean energy transition."

CESR: What advice do you have for LGBTQ+ individuals and individuals of other underrepresented communities interested in pursuing clean energy?

OK: Acknowledging that I can only speak from my own experience - which by nature can’t and won’t be applicable to everyone’s identity or experience, what I’d say to folks in the LGBTQ+ community and other underrepresented communities pursuing clean energy as a career would be:

Find your people. Being connected to professional and community networks where you can see your identity and shared experience reflected can be foundational in the trajectory of your career and ability to see yourself in leadership positions. These networks will be both a springboard for opportunities as well as a salve for challenging points throughout your career.

While there are certainly identity- and experience-based MBA organizations, you may well find that your networks may not be formally established or geographically close and may take some time to find. “Your people” also includes committed allies - Leeds has a wealth of resources and highly qualified folks to help you succeed - be proactive in reaching out to them and articulating what you want to do and what support you need in order to get it done.

If what you want doesn’t exist, consider building it. With the caveat that underrepresented groups are often juggling a lot while pursuing graduate degrees, if you have the bandwidth and the professional network you want or need doesn’t yet exist in a way that’s accessible to you, make it happen.

Each time that I have steeled myself for what felt like it would be an inevitably awkward or cringey process of putting myself out there to organize events or build a network, I’ve been floored by the positive reception I was met with, and how - in the best way - completely unoriginal my desire for community and mentorship had been.

Your experience and skills are critical to the clean energy transition. Underrepresented groups have been revisioning what the world can be - regardless of current constraints - since the beginning of recorded history. I can’t think of an effort in more need of that drive and vision than the race to address the climate crisis and global clean energy transition. This is an effort so awesome and consequential that it necessitates the lived experience and perspective of many diverse communities in order to have a hope at being successful. I can’t think of any better group to vision and deliver a just, equitable, and lasting solution to our climate crisis.

CESR: Where do you see yourself after wrapping up your MBA?

OK: I’m planning to work in Colorado in strategic partnerships and negotiations or communications for a clean energy developer or organization supporting the decarbonization of traditionally heavy industry. I am driven by the immense opportunities inherent in these paths to accelerate the clean energy transition in a lasting way and am excited by the prospect of joining others across Colorado who have been doing this critical work.

Interested in learning more about the Clean Energy Pathway? Visit our page and subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on upcoming events throughout the semester.

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Executive Education Brings Sustainability to the Forefront

Justin Michael Forbis — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:13:03 +0000

Executive Education Brings Sustainability to the Forefront Justin Michael… Mon, 10/28/2024 - 14:13

Introducing the Sustainability and Social Impact Certificate

Leeds is committed to shaping future business leaders for sustainable and impactful careers. In that spirit, the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (CESR) has updated its executive education program with a new name but the same vision: preparing tomorrow’s decision-makers to drive solutions to corporate environmental and social challenges. The Sustainability and Social Impact Certificate aligns with the values and passions of our professional community, covering areas like environmental sustainability; ESG reporting; diversity, equity and inclusion; ethical AI; impact finance; policy advocacy and corporate philanthropy.

“It’s our responsibility to help develop leaders with business expertise complemented by an understanding of sustainability and social impact issues and opportunities.” - Kathryn Wendell, executive director of CESR

Sustainability is important to Leeds, �� and the broader community. Chancellor Justin Schwartz recently launched an initiative to establish �� as a national and global leader in sustainability. This includes hiring a vice chancellor for sustainability, implementing an ambitious decarbonization and clean energy plan, and augmenting expertise in climate science research.

“Aligning our program with Chancellor Schwartz’s vision of our university as a global leader in sustainability is important to our mission at CESR and at Leeds as a whole,” said Kathryn Wendell, executive director of CESR. “Leeds, �� and our Boulder partners are all committed to driving innovative solutions to the tough environmental and social challenges facing our world today. It’s our responsibility to help develop leaders with business expertise complemented by an understanding of sustainability and social impact issues and opportunities.”

Environmental sustainability is a critical concern for business, whether in the form of adapting to climate change, managing carbon emissions, complying with regulatory requirements, risk management or addressing community concerns. Social impact is also an opportunity to strengthen companies and organizations by leveraging diverse perspectives and investing in the communities where employees live and work. Leeds and CESR will continue to empower business and nonprofit leaders to catalyze positive change in these areas.

The certificate program is offered during spring and fall semesters, with 14 live, 2.25-hour online sessions. The course features both an afternoon and evening cohort, allowing students to choose the option that best fits their schedule. The curriculum is refreshed every semester based on the latest trends, information, news and scientific research.

Over the past seven years, this program has educated more than 600 professionals to become environmental sustainability, social responsibility and impact business leaders. Previously known as the Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility and the Certificate in ESG Strategy, the Sustainability and Social Impact Certificate reflects the most current curriculum and aligns our program with important industry trends.

The Center's for Ethics and Social Responsibility launches a new name for its longstanding successful executive education program. The new name of Sustainability and Social Impact Certificate better reflects current trends within the industry.

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