Alumni

Presidio Graduate School alumni have skills and expertise that set them apart in today’s marketplace. Our alumni, more than 500 strong, are at the forefront of the sustainability field around the U.S. and abroad. From start-ups to cities, big corporations to nimble non-profits, Presidio graduates are leading change both inside and outside the mainstream. Our graduates are consistently beating out the competition to secure high-impact positions in finance, management, marketing, accounting, manufacturing, HR and business development.

Our graduates do their work differently—more effectively, efficiently. They develop strategies and solutions that are transformative, applying the tools and knowledge they gained as Presidio students on the job. Whatever their chosen profession, Presidio graduates bring extraordinary value and operational insight to their careers.
 

Alumni Profiles

Nick Aster

Nick Aster, MBA 2006

Nick is Founder of TriplePundit.com, a resource site focused on the integrated bottom line in business...

 
Zach Baumer

Zach Baumer, MBA 2009

Zach is the Manager of the City of Austin's Climate Protection Program...

 
David Bennett

David Bennett, MBA 2010

David Bennett currently works as the Green Team Strategy Lead at Google within the Real Estate & Workplace Services organization...

 
Xantha Bruso

Xantha Bruso, MBA 2007

Xantha is a Senior Program Manager at PG&E, where she analyzes energy and environmental policy, and conducts greenhouse gas emissions reporting and management...

 
Nathan Dahl

Nathan Dahl, MPA 2011

As an Associate Planner for the City of Berkeley, Nathan Dahl successfully integrates sustainable practices and policies into his work...

 
Maryline Daviaud Lewett

Maryline Daviaud Lewett, MBA 2006

Maryline Daviaud Lewett is the Business Development Manager for Schneider Electric, North America...

 
Kate Drane

Kate Drane, MBA 2011

Kate Drane is the Stakeholder Outreach Manager for TriplePundit.com, an online resource focused on the integrated bottom line in business...

 
April Economides

April Economides, MBA 2009

Working at the intersection of sustainable urban planning and economic development, April Economides is the founder of Green Octopus Consulting...

 
Nayelli Gonzalez

Nayelli Gonzalez, MBA 2010

Nayelli Gonzalez is currently serving as a Senior Strategist for Saatchi & Saatchi S, a full service consulting firm focused on "activating companies for good" by helping them to shape and expand their CSR, sustainability, citizenship and social good initiatives...

 
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Richard Goode, Executive Certificate 2008

Richard is the Senior Director of Sustainability at Alcatel-Lucent and leads the company’s efforts in setting CO2 emissions targets. He creates and implements climate change programs...