Career Growth
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Want to make a difference? Show courage and find meaning , articleKathy Miller Perkins, psychologist, leadership thought leader, author, and MNR faculty member, shares insights on the role of courage in leadership and life.
Date: May 16, 2023 -
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Pursuing a passion through new experiences, with MNR graduate Aly Martin , articlePivoting from one career to another is easier with an extensive and supportive network. MNR graduate Aly Martin shares how she leapt from criminology to sustainability.
Date: Mar 14, 2023 -
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MNR alum Ryan Hathaway works to ensure justice is at the center of environmental decision-making , articleWe are in a period of reckoning for the environmental injustices disproportionately felt by marginalized communities. But this reckoning requires slow, thoughtful engagement to ensure the solutions are equitable and responsible. When it comes to the U.S. federal government, MNR alum Ryan Hathaway is leading the way.
Date: Feb 21, 2023 -
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Alums share insights and tips for sustainability careers in the government, business, and nonprofit sectors , articleWe are thankful for our incredible alums who make a difference in the world every single day. Ten of them shared their time and advice last month in the “Exploring Sustainability Careers” webinar series, co-hosted by our Career Coaches.
Date: Nov 22, 2022 -
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Finding your place in the field through personalized career advising , articleNo matter where you are in your career journey, advising can help you dive deeper into who you want to become in your life and in your career identity. It’s not just a resume review, it’s about discovering your worth and place in the world.
Date: Sep 06, 2022 -
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The power of individualized student development with XMNR career coach Susan Apollonio , articleStarting a graduate program without a hard science background can be intimidating, but students are offered individual guidance to understand their potential for growth and focus with Executive Master of Natural Resources alum and leadership coach, Susan Apollonio.
Date: Aug 09, 2022 -
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MNR alum Richard Gustafson advances sustainability in Appalachia’s farming community , articleAs the effects of climate change increase across the globe, localized conservation and sustainability approaches are more important than ever. Recent Master of Natural Resources graduate Richard Gustafson shares his experience working with landowners and farmers in Appalachia to prioritize their resource needs and the needs of the community while preserving the land for decades to come.
Date: Jun 07, 2022 -
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XMNR alum and military veteran Patrick Schuler reflects on the importance of leadership training , articlePatrick Schuler, a recent graduate of the Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program, talks about his initial apprehension about the utility of the leadership classes in the program. A former military officer and seasoned civil servant with ample leadership experience, he shares how his perspective shifted to a broader sense of what leadership truly means, how much he still needs to learn, and the importance of doing so.
Date: Apr 12, 2022 -
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Three simple steps to kickstart culture change in your organization , article“Some leaders say culture is too complex to pin down and requires the knowledge of experts, often outside of the company. On the contrary, you do not need to start with a ‘bring in the experts’ approach,” advises Kathy Miller Perkins.
Date: Mar 22, 2022 -
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From AmeriCorps to NSF to EPA: MNR student Bridget Johnson is committed to promoting sustainability and environmental justice , articleFinding ways in her daily work to combat climate change is vitally important to Bridget Johnson, who enrolled in the MNR program to learn more about climate change—everything from the science of global warming to its disproportionate effects on underrepresented groups.
Date: Dec 21, 2021
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