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Career Search Strategies for International Students
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Career Search Strategies for International Students

The Women in Energy initiative at the Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University SIPA, hosted an event titled “Student Roundtable with Career Coach Pam Brown” on Oct. 24, 2025. The event provided Columbia students...

November 19, 2025

Careers at the United Nations
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Careers at the United Nations

CGEP's Women in Energy initative hosted a virtual information session focused on career pathways at the United Nations, one of the world’s leading international organizations dedicated to promoting peace, human rights, and sustainable development.

October 30, 2025

Navigating Careers in Energy Finance
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Navigating Careers in Energy Finance

The Women in Energy initiative at the Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University SIPA, hosted an event titled “Financing the Energy Transition”. The event was intended to facilitate a deeper understanding of energy finance,...

September 29, 2025

Insights and Advice: Key Takeaways on Sustainable Startups
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Insights and Advice: Key Takeaways on Sustainable Startups

The Center on Global Energy Policy’s Women in Energy initiative hosted an event at the Pillsbury law firm on November 21, 2024, featuring two panels: women who funded sustainable startups and women founders or early employees of sustainable startups.

August 15, 2025

Stabilizing Your Career in a Rapidly Changing Industry
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Stabilizing Your Career in a Rapidly Changing Industry

On Tuesday, April 29th, Women in Energy hosted Claire Steichen, founder of Clear Strategy Coaching, for a virtual roundtable. The session discussed how the fast-evolving energy sector can feel like the ground is shifting beneath you,...

April 30, 2025

Salary Negotiation
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Salary Negotiation

The Center on Global Energy Policy’s Women in Energy initiative hosted a salary negotiation workshop at Columbia University on January 28, 2025. The presentation offered an overview of salary negotiation and included best practices. For...

March 15, 2025

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August 3, 2021

Women in Energy has been instrumental in my career development at Columbia SIPA. When I arrived, unsure of opportunities in the energy sector, WIE provided support from the start. It’s impact has been transformative, shaping my career and I’m grateful for the opportunities it opened and the supportive community it builds.

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The Women in Energy Fellowship has been instrumental in advancing my career. The program connected me with a supportive community of leaders and peers who offered industry knowledge, mentorship, guidance, and encouragement.

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I had the opportunity to connect with professionals in the energy sector through office hours, which expanded my network and deepened my industry knowledge. With WIE’s support, I was able to advance further in application cycles.

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My internship on the biodiversity task force at UNIDO, for which I am a recipient of a WIE stipend, has given me access to knowledge on the agro-food, textile, and pharmaceutical industries – inspiring my senior thesis.

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The Women in Energy leadership has offered me mentorship and recruitment opportunities, pairing me with senior executives.

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Odinakachukwu Nkeonyesoya Ezeobele EMPA graduate, Columbia SIPA

Women in Energy enhanced my career by giving me the platform and confidence to pursue opportunities that aligned with my passion for climate resilience and multilateral cooperation.

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Women in Energy has significantly supported my career through its events, connections, and summer internship funding. These opportunities have advanced my professional growth in an unparalleled way, for which I am deeply grateful.

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