The Sustainability Project

The Sustainability Project: Episode 5 - Chris Choi

On this episode, Tim Quinn (MBA '16) speaks with Chris Choi (MBA '18), Director, Digital Engagement, Vera Institute of Justice. Mr. Choi speaks to his experience working with political and advocacy organizations to scale up campaigns and fundraise. He also elaborates on how his time at Stern shaped his understanding of how digital engagement can deliver on the goals of mission-oriented organizations.

The Sustainability Project: Episode 4 - Suma Swaminathan

On this episode, Tim Quinn (MBA '16) speaks with Suma Swaminathan (MBA '15), Vice President, Private Equity at Developing World Markets (DWM). Ms. Swaminathan speaks to her experience navigating career changes and offers unique insight on the impact investing landscape in India and other emerging markets. She also shares DWM’s investment strategy for building financial resilience and provides commentary on the development of the microfinance industry. Stay tuned for more interviews working on issues ranging from environmental degradation and resource management to the criminal justice system.

The Sustainability Project: Episode 3 - Umar Belal

On this episode, Tim Quinn (MBA '16) speaks with Umar Belal (MBA '20), Founding Partner & Director of Operations, ONE432. Mr. Belal speaks to his experience founding his social impact brand, which sells a South Asian-inspired "Jutti" shoe and handmade apparel and shares 50% of its profits to artisans and partner schools they work to empower. Stay tuned for more interviews with alumni working on issues ranging from environmental degradation and resource management to the criminal justice system.

The Sustainability Project: Episode 2 - Sydnee Grushack

On this episode, Tim Quinn (MBA '16) speaks with Sydnee Grushack (MBA '15), Environmental Consultant, Eunomia Research & Consulting. Ms. Grushack speaks to her experience working on a broad range of environmental projects within the waste management space and offers listeners insight into the distinctive, yet collaborative ways in which the public and private sector approach sustainability issues. Stay tuned for more interviews with alumni working on issues ranging from environmental degradation and resource management to the criminal justice system.

The Sustainability Project: Episode 1 - Richmond Mayo-Smith

An alumni podcast series, launched in celebration of CSB’s 5 year anniversary, in which Tim Quinn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-quinn-95247443/] (MBA ‘16) interviews NYU Stern alumni on what it means to work in sustainability today. Through these conversations, you’ll hear from alumni pursuing careers in which they are driving positive societal impact across various functions and industries.  On this episode, Tim speaks with Richmond Mayo-Smith (MBA '86), Partner, Climate Finance Partners and NYU Stern Executive Board Member. Mr. Mayo-Smith speaks to the challenges and opportunities that have driven his career in climate financing, offers commentary on the role businesses can play in ameliorating the climate crisis, and shares advice for alumni and students interested in impact investing.  Stay tuned for more interviews with alumni working on issues ranging from environmental degradation and resource management to the criminal justice system.  *Since the recording of the podcast, John Kerry has resigned from as chairman of the board of advisors at Climate Finance Partners to take his new position as climate czar with the Biden administration.