Cristina Lobo Guerrero is a third year climate change and sustainability consultant at the Big Four consulting firm, EY. Growing up in Colombia, Christina had parents who introduced her to the joys of nature and scuba diving, and since then she was sure she’d work in this field.

While creating her specialized major in environment and sustainability at the University of Texas, and then pursuing a Masters Degree in Sustainability Management at Columbia University, Cristina started networking with people already employed at EY. Six years later, she landed the job.

During our conversation, Cristina shares her journey into the sustainability field, discussing her experiences at EY, the nature of her work, and the challenges she faces in driving change. In addition to offering advice for landing a job like this, Cristina reflects on the reality of working in sustainability, the growing need for climate and sustainability professionals, and her hope for continued education and awareness in addressing environmental issues that affect most businesses today.

Here are some of the key takeaways you’ll appreciate in this episode:

While working at a Big Four firm never gets old, imposter syndrome is still a thing to be reckoned with.
Consulting is rigorous and demanding, but it comes with its perks.
A strong educational background will likely put you in the right spot, but it’s your network and persistence that will likely land you the job.
Change makers take note: there’s only so much change you can drive from the outside of organizations.
There’s a climate focus for every and any job. Know where your strengths and passion lie and integrate climate action into your skillset.
Living and working in New York City can be awesome… if you’re up for all that comes along with it.

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