Problem Solvers’ Pathways: Careers in Action

Problem Solvers’ Pathways: Careers in Action
Podcast Description
Welcome to the podcast Problem Solvers’ Pathways: Careers in Action, presented by the Department of SSJ at Clark University. This series, hosted by Sharon Hanna, Director of Career Development at SSJ, explores the lives of change-makers who actively shape a more sustainable and just world. Inspiring leaders and innovators who are addressing difficult social, ecological, and political issues are featured in each episode. We explore their experiences, perceptions, and contributions through a lively conversation. Join us as we explore the paths that lead to meaningful careers in action.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of sustainability, social justice, and career development, with episodes highlighting topics such as experiential education in leadership, environmental policy innovation, and climate resilience. For example, episodes feature guests like Anser Ali Khan discussing his internship at the UN and Paige Myatt sharing her journey in climate resilience.

Welcome to the podcast Problem Solvers’ Pathways: Careers in Action, presented by the Department of SSJ at Clark University. This series, hosted by Sharon Hanna, Director of Career Development at SSJ, explores the lives of change-makers who actively shape a more sustainable and just world. Inspiring leaders and innovators who are addressing difficult social, ecological, and political issues are featured in each episode. We explore their experiences, perceptions, and contributions through a lively conversation. Join us as we explore the paths that lead to meaningful careers in action.
Welcome to the fourth and final episode of Season One of Problem Solvers’ Pathways: Careers in Action! In this special episode, host Sharon Hanna sits down with Steve Kirk, an alum of Clark University’s Sustainability and Social Justice (SSJ) program in International Development and now Vice President, Director of Operations at World Ocean School.
Steve shares his incredible career journey, from studying international development to leading an organization that uses experiential education to inspire and empower young people as well as having a break from his studies and an interesting story behind the reason he decided to be back to school. He reflects on the skills he gained through SSJ and how his passion for education and social change guides his work today.
Join us for an insightful and inspiring conversation about leadership, impact, and the power of hands-on learning.
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