Director, Climate Leaders Fellowship
Contact: john@rusticpathways.com
Primary Function: Leads the Climate Leaders Fellowship program, developing next-generation environmental leaders through Stanford-partnered curriculum and global service learning
Professional Summary
John Hsu co-created and directs the Climate Leaders Fellowship at Rustic Pathways, in partnership with Stanford’s Deliberative Democracy Lab and the Rustic Pathways Foundation. He brings extensive experience from McKinsey & Company, Teach for America (VP Strategy & Innovation), and as founding team member of Braven and TEACH.org.
John Hsu co-created and directs the Climate Leaders Fellowship at Rustic Pathways, in partnership with Stanford’s Deliberative Democracy Lab and the Rustic Pathways Foundation. He brings extensive experience from McKinsey & Company, Teach for America (VP Strategy & Innovation), and as founding team member of Braven and TEACH.org.
Core Responsibilities
Climate Leaders Fellowship Management
- Directs all CLF operations and strategy
- Manages partnership with Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab
- Oversees curriculum development and program innovation
- Leads student selection and admissions process
Program Impact & Scale
- 2,563 students enrolled to date
- 124 students in virtual Stanford deliberation programs
- 15 students in specialized Guatemala intensives
- Validated by Boston College for measurable impact on student purpose
Education
- M.A. Education & M.B.A. – Stanford University
- M.A. Earth and Planetary Sciences – Harvard University
- B.A. Environmental Science and Public Policy – Harvard University
Direct Contact For:
- Climate Leaders Fellowship applications
- Program partnerships and collaborations
- Environmental education initiatives
- Student leadership development opportunities