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Sustainability Without Silos: Sumana Palle on Climate, Technology, and Human Impact
What happens when you follow the thread connecting rural development, climate resilience, disaster preparedness and AI? For Sumana Palle, it leads to a compelling career. In a recent interview, Palle reflects on the experiences that shaped her path — from supporting water-efficient agriculture and women’s entrepreneurship to co-founding an award-winning digital accessibility tool and beyond. Read more.
Aaman Basra on Learning to Code, Landing an AI Job, and Preparing for What’s Next
In a new Q&A, Aaman Basra (’26SPS, Applied Analytics) discusses how he excelled at Columbia despite his initial lack of coding experience, the growing role of AI in business, and the importance of building connections both inside and outside the classroom. Read more.
From SPS to Leadership Roles at Fannie Mae and Morgan Stanley
In a new alumni spotlight, Qing Zhong (’SPS20, Enterprise Risk Management) shares how the program helped prepare her for leadership roles at Fannie Mae and now Morgan Stanley—and the lessons she continues to apply every day. Read more.
What I Wish I Knew: Munira Ahmed from Nonprofit Management
Watch: Munira Ahmed speaks to how the relationships that take root at Columbia SPS often extend far past graduation.
Frame Your Future 2026: Reimagining Leadership in an Era of Constant Change
This spring, the future of leadership takes center stage at Frame Your Future 2026, a public event series from SPS. From sustainability and biodiversity to AI, technology, and project leadership, the series convenes practitioner faculty and industry leaders to explore how new tools, shifting markets, and evolving workplace expectations are redefining professional advantage. Learn more and register.
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