2024 Uplift Summit
Registration is currently open to all!
Tickets are free for SUMA students, $20 for non-SUMA SPS students, and $25 for non-SPS students.
Get your ticket here: https://cglink.me/2iD/r1929098
Professional Growth for a More Sustainable World
WHEN
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
8:30 - 9:00 am - Check-in, coffee, and initial connections
9:00 - 4:00 pm - Workshop, panels, and keynote
FOOD
Lunch will be provided to all attendees and Devoción coffee will be available throughout the morning.
Coffee break generously sponsored by:
AGENDA
AGENDA
9:00 - 9:10
Welcome
Opening remarks and grounding meditation.
9:10 - 10:40
Building Networking Confidence: Authentic Relationships for Lasting Impact Workshop
Taylor Wordsman, Career Design Lab
This hands-on workshop will help participants develop the skills and confidence needed to build authentic, meaningful professional connections. It will focus on overcoming common networking challenges, especially for women, and provide techniques to foster relationships that support long-term career growth and collaboration.
10:50 - 11:40
Conscious Capital: Building Wealth and Investing Ethically
Sarah Sung, JP Morgan Chase; Cameron Rogers, Ellevest; Joan Trant, Trilinc Global
A conversation on the intersection of personal values and financial growth, focusing on how to build wealth without compromising ethical principles. Panelists from across the sustainable finance spectrum will share insights on aligning investing decisions with core values, overcoming barriers to entry, and reframing wealth-building as a force for positive change. Topics include first steps for new investors, managing risk in responsible investing, and lessons learned from personal and professional financial experiences.
11:40 - 12:30
Integrating Policy, Community, and Spirituality in Climate Justice
Naley by Nature; Kwolanne Felix, Black Girl Environmentalist; Brooke Guven, Cerberus Capital Management; Arielle King, Intersectional Environmentalist
This panel will discuss holistic approaches to climate justice, focusing on the intersections of policy, community involvement, and spiritual perspectives. Panelists will share insights on how they integrate these aspects into their work and vision for equitable climate solutions, offering a multidisciplinary view of what true climate justice entails.
12:30 - 1:20
Lunch
Vegetarian-friendly lunch from local business Marlow Bistro.
Sophia Kianni shares her inspiring journey from climate activist to entrepreneur. As the founder of Phia, she will discuss her motivations, challenges, and lessons learned in building a mission-driven company dedicated to sustainability and impact.
2:00 - 2:50
Leading with Integrity: Conscious Leadership for a Better Future
Chrissy Ford, FWD Joy; Gaby Pena Fraga, Cultivo; Ana Moro, Bloomberg; Stephanie Potter, S&P Global
This discussion spotlights women leaders who are reshaping the landscape of sustainability through principled leadership. Panelists will share the values that drive their work and strategies for leading with integrity. Topics include navigating difficult decisions, inspiring teams, bridging generational gaps, and positioning oneself as an expert in a dynamic field.
3:00 - 3:50
Sustainability Innovators: Women Driving Change through Entrepreneurship
Maria Atuesta, MyZelio; Sydney Ellis, Wright Track Strategy; Constanza Gomez, Sortile
This panel highlights Columbia alumni who have successfully founded mission-driven ventures within sustainability. Panelists will share their stories of launching and growing their businesses, discussing key challenges, strategies for collaboration, and the innovations that set their companies apart.