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Our Students

Most of our students do not share the same educational or professional background, but all are looking to reorient or supplement their careers with a deeper expertise in the field of sustainability.

Students come into the program with degrees in Chemistry, Philosophy, Environmental Sciences, Anthropology, Business Management, Communication, Biology, Education, etc. As our student population continues to grow, it becomes increasingly diverse.

2019-2020 Cohort

91%

Students offered full-time employment within six months of graduation

19

Class size for the MA in Sustainability

26

Average age of our students

3.5

Average GPA

32%

Employed while attending

47% / 53%

Female to Male student ratio

Our Alumni

  • Nathan Allen ’20

    Nathan Allen ’20

    Sustainable Dining Intern, Office of Sustainability, Hospitality and Auxiliary Services

  • Jane Sayner, R.D., MA ’21

    Jane Sayner, R.D., MA ’21

    Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

  • Maya Revell, MAS ’20

    Maya Revell, MAS ’20

    Fellow at Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

  • Breanne Johnson, MAS ’20

    Breanne Johnson, MAS ’20

  • Kate Hanley, MAS ’23

    Kate Hanley, MAS ’23

    Sustainable Strategy & Innovation Consulting

  • Coley Schiro, MA ’16

    Coley Schiro, MA ’16

    Senior Data Manager – Sustainable Investment, Data Quality & Analytics, FTSE Russell Green Solutions at London Stock Exchange Group

  • Deborah Roscoe-Caires, MAS ’17

    Deborah Roscoe-Caires, MAS ’17

    Owner, DLRC

  • Allan Oduor, MA ’20

    Allan Oduor, MA ’20

    Development Analyst, Leyline Renewable Capital

  • Lauren Newton, MAS ’16

    Lauren Newton, MAS ’16

    Responsible Sourcing Analyst, Burt’s Bees

  • Jessica Modeen, MA ’16

    Jessica Modeen, MA ’16

    Director of Solution Development, Open Energy Solutions, Inc.

  • Denise McGuigan, MAS ’17

    Denise McGuigan, MAS ’17

    Sustainability Coordinator, Rivanna Natural Designs

  • Laura LoSciuto, MAS ’16

    Laura LoSciuto, MAS ’16

    Sustainability Program Manager, A Better City

  • Staci Kyle, MAS ’15

    Staci Kyle, MAS ’15

    Faculty Member, Early / Middle College at GTCC Greensboro

  • Ryan Johnson, MAS ’19

    Ryan Johnson, MAS ’19

    Business Recycling Program Manager, Mecklenburg County Government; Executive Director, Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful

  • Sebastian Irby, MAS ’18

    Sebastian Irby, MAS ’18

    Programs and Operations Manager, Environmental Protection Network

  • Phillip Hunsucker, MAS ’15

    Phillip Hunsucker, MAS ’15

    Environmental Sustainability Engineer, Hanesbrands Inc.

  • Philip Henson, MAS ’15

    Philip Henson, MAS ’15

    Sr. Manager of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Hanesbrands Inc.

  • Heather Hardman, MAS ’16

    Heather Hardman, MAS ’16

    Ideation and Innovation Management, Duke Energy Corporation

  • Wendell Hardin, GCIS ’18

    Wendell Hardin, GCIS ’18

    Ozone Attainment Program Manager, The City of San Antonio

  • NicholasGriffin, JD/MA ’16

    NicholasGriffin, JD/MA ’16

    Project Manager, Business Development, Phytelligence Inc.

  • Kelsey Gaude, MAS ’16

    Kelsey Gaude, MAS ’16

    Program Manager, Zero Waste Department

  • Norman Fraley, GCIS ’18

    Norman Fraley, GCIS ’18

    Chemist, Food and Drug Administration; Faculty, The Sustainability Graduate Programs

  • Margaret Fleeman, MAS ’16

    Margaret Fleeman, MAS ’16

    Owner | Designer, Fleeman Design Company & Colorvision

  • Meredith Bowhers, MAS ’18

    Meredith Bowhers, MAS ’18

  • Amro Ali, MAS ’17

    Amro Ali, MAS ’17

    Senior Environmental Specialist, Forsyth County