Sustainability Alumni Career Panel & Networking Session 2026
Join the 6th annual Sustainability Alumni Career Panel and accompanying networking session! This event will feature an in-person moderated panel with Heidi Robinson of the OPCD, followed by a Q&A session and a networking reception with free food. Students of all class years, levels, and fields of study are invited to attend.
Our featured Wake Forest alumni include:
- Melissa Henkle ‘10, M‘16: Director of Brand Sales & Marketing @ Unifi, Inc.
- Juliana Hopper ‘22: Project Engineer II @ Timmons Group
- Emma Hughes ‘19: Government Relations & Policy Manager @ The Nature Conservancy – NC
- Tony Piacenza M‘22: Manager, ESG Data & Reporting @ Ahold Delhaize USA
- Suzanne Sabin ’18: Policy & Communications Manager @ Carolinas Clean Energy Business Association
The panelists will talk about their current positions, their career paths, and how you can pursue a successful, impactful, and fulfilling future in a wide array of sustainability-focused positions. Whether you’re looking for guidance on landing a job or simply looking to learn more about your career options, this event will be an informative and fun way to explore your future!
