Interested in a career in the energy sector? The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, along with Career Services and Wharton ESG, will host a panel discussion between accomplished alumni working in the field of energy which will focus on preparing students for a successful entrance into the energy sector. Panelists will discuss their career trajectories, the lessons they have learned, the trends that they observe, and will offer recommendations to students interested in entering this sector. This program will be an invaluable opportunity for students and advisors.

Alumni speakers include:

Derek Wong, Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs, Excelerate Energy

Kelly-Ann Corrigan, Chief Operating Officer, Runwise

Lolita Jackson, Executive Director of Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Capital LLP

Visit the Energy Week @Penn website to see a complete list of programs being held February 10-14, 2025

Planning on participating in the All-Ivy Environmental & Sustainable Career Fair? Opportunities exist for Penn students and alumni to interact with employers both at the in-person fair at Columbia University on Friday, February 28th as well as virtually in the days leading up to the career fair. Join Career Services for this interactive program to assist you in learning how to navigate the career fair space, and how you can best prepare before you participate! This program will be recorded and the recording will be made available to students who register.

Are you a Penn graduate student passionate about sustainability and looking to turn your interests into impactful career opportunities? Join us for an interactive session with campus partners to discover ways to deepen your engagement with the field.

Learn about student clubs, internships, leadership opportunities, and funding resources that can help you gain valuable experience and make meaningful contributions to sustainability initiatives.

This event is presented in collaboration with the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, Wharton’s Environmental, Social and Governance Initiative , Penn Sustainability, Penn’s Environmental Innovations Initiative and The Water Center at Penn.

As a part of the All Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair, join us for an engaging panel discussion on the evolving role of sustainable finance in addressing critical challenges and opportunities in emerging markets. Panelists will explore innovative financing strategies, industry trends, and the future of sustainable investment. The conversation will highlight approaches to closing financing gaps and leveraging synergies between private and concessional financing in Emerging Markets and Developing Countries (EMDCs).

📌 This event is public and will be recorded.

Panel

• Denisse Becerra | ESG Integration for Active and Engagement Lead, Americas at DWS Group
• Johan Lopez | Amazon Finance Network – External Consultant, IDB Invest
• Guly Sabahi | Senior Advisor, Climate Finance at the NDC Partnership Support Unit

Moderator: Lisa Sachs, Associate Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Climate, Columbia Climate School, Faculty Director of the MS in Climate Finance Program

All undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree students and alumni from the Ivy League schools are invited to attend and discuss career opportunities, including part and full-time employment and paid internships. Students’ work experience ranges from 0-15+ years and so employers are encouraged to recruit for both entry level and experienced hire positions.

Areas of focus include but not limited to:

• City, regional, and environmental planning, design and policy
• Energy markets and renewable energy
• Green building design and natural resource management
• International and community development
• Product design, consumer goods and supply chain management

Penn students and alumni must register with Columbia’s Symplicity system using your Penn email address. Once you register, your status needs to be verified, and so there may be a slight delay in your registration. If you are an alum without access to your Penn email, please reach out to Dianne Hull (dhull@upenn.edu) in Career Services.

Join Mark Cui, Career Services Graduate Assistant and former consultant at Deloitte and Bain, for an overview of the consulting case interview through this virtual workshop. Walk through an example case and learn tips & tricks to succeed in upcoming interviews.    

Penn students and alumni have access to Management Consulted – the world’s leading resource on consulting and case interview prep. Join this webinar to:

• Explore the platform tailored for students aspiring for MBB and Big 4 consulting roles
• Experience firsthand how the resources can elevate your case interview preparation
• Get a sneak peek into the tools designed by industry professionals to fast-track your success

Key Features of Management Consulted:

700+ Practice Cases: Sharpen your skills with a vast repository of real-world cases
25K+ Case Drills: Hone your casing abilities with a multitude of drills covering every aspect of the case
9 Video Courses: Gain insights from industry experts with comprehensive courses
11 Industry Primers: Dive deep into industry-specific knowledge to ace your interviews
Access to Case Partners: Find out how to connect with students at other MC partner schools for case practice.

If you’re a graduate student considering a career in consulting, it can be challenging to know where to start or how to navigate the transition from academia to industry. In this panel, you’ll hear from alumni who have successfully made the leap and built rewarding careers in the consulting sector. The panelists will share their personal stories and insights, discussing how their academic background prepared them, what challenges they faced along the way, and what advice they have for others considering this path. Whether you’re just starting to explore the consulting field or are preparing to make the transition from graduate school/academia, this panel will offer valuable insights and inspiration to help you achieve your career goals.

Panelists: 

Alejandro Gonzalo, PhD Biochemistry 2022, Senior Consultant at Clearview Health Partners 

Tim Lee, PhD Materials Science and Engineering 2023, Associate at Clark Street Associates 

Ravenn Triplett, MA Behavioral Decision Sciences 2023, Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton 

Are you a graduate student exploring career options in higher ed administration? Do you want to learn more about the hiring process, including what happens to your resume after you click submit, who evaluates your application, and what they’re looking for in candidates? Then join us for a Q&A session with Alex Kralicek, Talent Acquisition Manager for the Division of Human Resources at Penn. In addition to hearing perspectives from the other side of the recruiting table, you’ll learn how to best prepare to be a competitive candidate for roles in higher ed administration. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time and ask questions in the chat during this interactive discussion! Questions can be submitted anonymously at this link.

Are you a graduate student considering a career in higher ed administration, including admissions, advising, or leadership development? Then join us for this virtual discussion on how to gain relevant experience now and successfully transition into student services roles. Penn alumni who are currently working as university directors will share their personal stories and insights, discuss how their academic background prepared them for a career in higher ed, outline the challenges they faced along the way, and offer advice for others considering this path. Topics may include networking, finding the right job opportunities, and learning to reframe your experiences to align with the role. 

Panelists include:

Paul Ballentine, Director of Admissions and Enrollment, Villanova University (Master of Liberal Arts)

Susannah Fishman, Director of the Center for Innovation and Leadership, Swarthmore College (PhD, Anthropology) 

Tara Liss-Marino, Director of Advising and Student Success, Drexel University (PhD, Communication)

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time and ask questions in the chat during this interactive discussion! Questions can be submitted anonymously at this link.

Are you a PhD student interested in non-faculty career paths? Do you enjoy working with students, developing programs, and engaging with diverse stakeholders? Then a career in Student Services might be a good fit for you. 

Student Services (also known as Student Affairs) offers an opportunity to continue supporting and mentoring students outside of the faculty space. As a PhD candidate, your research, teaching, and service experiences are absolutely relevant to Student Services positions. However, those experiences often need to be reframed or recalibrated so that hiring managers can clearly see your transferrable skills. 

In this workshop, Carolyn Ureña (Director of Academic Advising, College of Arts and Sciences; PhD, Comparative Literature) and Ian Petrie (Director of Graduate Student Programming and Pedagogy, CETLI; PhD, South Asian History) will discuss how to reframe and leverage your doctoral experiences if you’re looking to pivot to roles in higher ed administration. They will offer actionable advice on which skills and experiences to prioritize in your job materials, how to tell compelling stories in interviews, and how to effectively compete with candidates with more direct Student Services experience.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time and ask questions in the chat during this interactive discussion! Questions can be submitted anonymously at this link.