Zenia Chang
Columbia University
Marsh
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I studied environmental science and policy intending to work in government, but came to see that businesses could be powerful drivers of change. That realization took me from public policy into Big Four and specialist consulting, and eventually to building and leading a multimillion-dollar sustainability practice across Asia Pacific. I have navigated different sectors, countries and the many ebbs and flows of the sustainability market without losing sight of why I entered the field. I bring that experience to helping others build careers that are purposeful, commercially credible and resilient to change.
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Why do I coach?
When I was starting out, it was hard to find honest advice about what sustainability jobs actually involved or how to build a career in the field. I had mentors who helped me make sense of my options and gave me candid advice when I needed it. I coach because I want to be that person for others. I enjoy helping people work out where they fit, what they need to strengthen and what their next step should be.
Work Experience
Vice President, Climate and Sustainability Consulting
Marsh
November 2023 - Present
Interviewer
Assistant Vice President
Marsh
September 2022 - November 2023
Assistant Manager
KPMG International
January 2022 - September 2022
Financial Services Advisory, ESG and Sustainable Finance
Senior Sustainability Consultant
CBRE Group
2021 - 2022
Paia Consulting later acquired by CBRE
Senior Energy and Sustainability Analyst
ICF International
2020 - 2021
Working in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® Program
Energy and Sustainability Specialist
ICF International
2018 - 2020
Associate - Lead Associate
ICF International
2017 - 2018
Legal Intern
The White House
August 2011 - January 2012
Council on Environmental Quality
Zenia was also given offers to work at
Deloitte
Education
Columbia University
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Environmental Science and Policy
2016 - 2017
Activities and societies: Dean's Fellow, Student Government Organization (Social Chair for MPA-ESP Program), SIPA Energy Association, SIPA Environmental Coalition
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Environmental Systems & Society
2009 - 2012
Activities and societies: Alpha Lambda Delta & Phi Eta Sigma, Bruin Democrats, Political Science Student Organization, UCDC Fall 2011 (UCLA Center for American Politics and Public Policy), Political Science Travel-Study (Europe)
Zenia was also personally admitted to
University of California, Berkeley
UC San Diego
Carnegie Mellon University
Brandeis University
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