20th Anniversary
20 for 20 Alumni Highlights
As part of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise’s 20th anniversary in 2024, we are highlighting 20 influential or notable alumni in the field of sustainability. We received nearly 110 submissions nominating 59 Cornell alumni from across the years and programs.
A small committee of alumni helped read the submissions and choose the 20 individuals to highlight, based on their engagement and demonstrated notable leadership, impact, and/or achievements in the domain of sustainability (environmental and/or social impact) in their careers and/or personal pursuits.
As our anniversary year was so busy, we are continuing to publish our highlights into 2025.
Congratulations to all of our nominees! Those in bold were selected to be highlighted.
Amanda Archila
Anshul Bakhda
Kehkashan Basu
Pinaki Bhattacharyya
Lydiah Bosire
Kaitlyn Briggs
Michael (Ted) Briggs
Nelly Cady-Kruse
Michael Callender
Christina Chan
Gilda Charles
Rob Collier
Justin DeKoszmovszky
Pierre-Henri D’haene
Raghu Dharmaraju
Lauren Dowler
John Fay
CJ Fonzi
Jeff Fuchs
Linda Giuliano
Dan Goldman
Taryn Goodman Gallery
Dhanur Grandhi
Rachel Greenberg
Jonathan Greene
Natalie Grillon
Christy Harrington Guthman
Sarah Howe
Geoff Johnson
Kevin Johnson
Fred Keller
Ian Kline
Kamillah Knight
Agata Kosctecka Smeets
Ray Lansigan
Eric Lee
Michele Malejki
Georgia Maloney
Emily Nyrop
Esohe Denise Odaro
Rishad Olpadwala
Kristin O’Planick
German Peralta
Alejandra Plaza Limon
Thomas Rabon
Ruben Robles
Jessica Rolph
Laura Schaffer
Jake Shirmer
Josh Tanenbaum
John Tauzel
Kevin Thompson
Gaye Tomlinson
Mike Train
David Tse
Britta Von Oesen
Jeff Weiss
Madison West
Dan Zook
Read 20 for 20 Alumni Highlights
Pioneering Sustainability
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Agata Smeets, MBA ’11, head of environment and product sustainability at Gap Inc.
From Classroom to Climate Action: Revolutionizing Sustainability in Africa
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree CJ Fonzi, MBA ’08, cofounder and COO of Africa Climate Ventures.
Empowering the Global Shift to a Sustainable Future: Ian Kline ’91 Protects the Natural World
The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Ian Kline ’91, president and CEO of the Cadmus Group.
20th Anniversary Celebration
Workshops: Envisioning the Future of MBA Education for Social and Environmental Impact
Over the past 20 years, the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise has worked to ensure MBA students gain the knowledge and experience they need to be leaders in today’s marketplace. As we look ahead, we are reevaluating the future needs and skills essential for students to effectively manage the complex social and environmental issues facing companies in a rapidly evolving global landscape. What are the core skills and tools students need to be prepared to lead on pressing global challenges like climate change and inequality? Join us for an interactive workshop during our 20th anniversary year to help shape the future of management education at Cornell.
Previous Workshops:
NYC Climate Week Workshop
- When? September 25, 2024
- Where? NYC
Chicago Workshop
- When? August 6, 2024, 5-8pm
- Where? Chicago, IL TBD
- RSVP to CSGE@cornell.edu
Reunion Workshop & Sunday Brunch
- When? June 7, 2024 from 1:30p-2:30p
- Where? Ramin Parlor, Sage Hall
Reunion Sunday Brunch
This is an informal, drop-in gathering for alumni and families at the home of Mark Milstein & Monica Touesnard to reminisce all things SGE over the past 20 years! This is not part of the official reunion weekend activities. Please RSVP to receive details and so we can plan appropriately. We look forward to catching up!
- When? Sunday, June 10, 2024 from 10a-12p
- Where? The home of Monica Touesnard and Mark Milstein
- RSVP by May 31, 2024: csge@cornell.edu