Student Experience
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 …
Top Skills Needed by Changemakers of the Future
Change the world. Make a difference. Live with purpose. These are the kinds of general terms shared broadly everywhere from mission statements to self-help books to graduation speeches. But how to get there? What are the skills, competencies, and knowledge you really need to make the most enduring impact? There’s a lot of buzz these …
Meet Cecily Joseph, Expert in Residence for Spring 2020
We’re happy to have Cecily Joseph join our community as an Expert in Residence (EIR) for the spring 2020 semester. She will offer her expertise to PGS students on the latest sustainability thinking, based on her vast experience. For over 20 years, Cecily has developed and managed programs and teams in environmental sustainability and has …
Meet Bill Weihl, Expert in Residence for Fall 2019
Our fall 2019 Expert in Residence, Bill Weihl, will bring his expertise as a sustainability consultant and his passion to “create new ideas to accelerate climate action” to the community. As the Director of Sustainability at Facebook, Bill’s team worked on sustainability and energy efficiency across the company, driving projects to track and reduce …
Stand Out: An Inside Scoop On How to Submit the Best Graduate School Admissions Application
You have decided to pursue a graduate degree. This is a big commitment and a giant step towards reaching your academic and career goals. Presidio Graduate School is looking for candidates that are a good fit for our community and demonstrate the ability to succeed as a sustainability professional beyond graduation. Passing this test requires …