Presidian Blog
PGS Supermom: Meghna Tare does it all
In this world of competing priorities, particularly for professional women, Meghna Tare (C18) has it figured out. She is a mother of 6-year-old twin boys, the Director of Sustainability at the University of Texas, Arlington (UTA), a TEDx speaker, regular conference presenter, and an MBA candidate at Presidio Graduate School. How does she wear so …
Sports v. Climate Change: The Battle for Attention
In case you haven’t heard the news or seen the riots, the San Francisco Giants won the World Series! While you were celebrating at bars, predicting next years’ players, or even mentally prepping for the next [insert sport here] championship, I bet you didn’t know that the UN Panel just released it’s “starkest warning yet …
Sports & Sustainability: Compost Facility Tour
On Monday a few of us from the Sports and Sustainability course participated in a tour of Recology’s Jepson Prairie Organics compost facility in Vacaville, CA. The trip was inspired by our project with NASCAR to better prepare us for recommendations regarding the handling organic waste. We learned a “ton!” For example, compostable cutlery is …
The Changing Landscape of Philanthropy: Investing for Mission and Financial Returns
The world of philanthropy—much like the business world—is redefining itself. After decades working on complex societal challenges like education reform and poverty alleviation, many philanthropists are frustrated that their efforts have not resulted in more successful social outcomes—what many call “moving the needle” in the right direction. Getting to Large-Scale Social Change But as we …
The Power of Collective Action
A group of employees picket outside their workplace. Dozens of activists make their home at the tops of trees for weeks. Hundreds of protesters stand in silent protest in front of the White House waiting to be arrested. Thousands of people throng the streets with picket signs and banners. Countless world citizens stood in solidarity …
PRESIDIO GRADUATE SCHOOL AGAIN RANKS AT TOP IN NET IMPACT STUDENT SURVEY
Presidio Graduate School earned the #1 ranking for social impact in the 2014 Business as UNusual: The Student Guide to Graduate Programs published today by Net Impact, a leading nonprofit that inspires a new generation to work for a sustainable future. Presidio Graduate School also ranked #2 for environmental sustainability. This is the second year in a …
Practical Experience with an Influential Impact Investing Leader
As a millennial, the approximately 80 million U.S. individuals born between 1980-2000, I am part of the 85% who wants work that makes a positive difference and that is enriching to myself but also enriching to the world.[1] To some, our generation may be interpreted as wanting it all, quickly and efficiently. Millennials did grow …
The “CVS Effect” & Millennial Demand for Responsible Jobs
“Whenever one person stands up and says, ‘wait a minute, this is wrong,’ it helps other people do the same” — Gloria Steinem There’s nothing wrong with a little business competition especially if the competition is to do the most good. In the past few years, we’ve seen large companies like Mars, Ikea, Apple, Chipotle, …
Can I Do This Again Next Year Please? My Fellowship at Fort Bragg
I do not want to brag, but the U.S. Army engagement at Fort Bragg is the best in EDF Climate Corps. I apologize for the bombastic tone of this statement; however, when I consider the opportunities afforded to me during my time here, it is hard for me to imagine a comparable experience anywhere else. …
Making Waves: PGS establishes alumni award honoring Eva Auchincloss
Fourteen years after first joining the Presidio Graduate School Board of Directors, Eva Auchincloss is still making waves. From championing fundraising efforts to strategic planning, the impact of her leadership is undeniable. Among Eva’s many talents is her ability to identify fertile connections, bringing countless new supporters into the Presidio community, not to mention new …