Master of Public Affairs-Master of Science in Environmental Science

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To me, O'Neill was a really obvious choice. I remember my first time visiting during Experience Day. Seeing all the faculty and the staff and the current students being so eager and excited to meet prospective students. I think that really gave me a sense of warmth and comfort about a very new and unfamiliar environment. I think since then that sense of community has only deepened and become more concrete.

What makes O'Neill special is definitely the people. Even now today, I have contacts in different countries because of the friendships I've made. I got my first job through an O'Neill professor and that's how I got into environmental consulting

I did my undergrad in environmental sciences but focused on geology. I realized I wanted to learn more about the science, but I also wanted to think about impact, because sustainability is about driving impact through people. I wanted the technical skill set of what the environmental policy degree would bring for me. O'Neill was one of the rare schools at the time that offered the joint degree. It really helped me think about application on a large scale. It's also a program that has a lot of variety to offer.

I was very confident that such a reputable program with a rigorous curriculum would bring a very talented cohort - and indeed it did.

After 12 years in environment consulting and a multinational corporation, I'm excited to start a new position with Owens Corning in global sourcing - sustainability standards and compliance.