Pace Policy Grad Working for Senator Charles Schumer
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Nicole Virgona ’18, MA in Environmental Policy, is working as the regional deputy director of Senator Charles Schumer’s (D-NY) Hudson Valley office, sustaining the MA in Environmental Policy program’s 100 percent post-grad employment rate. Virgona credits earning her “dream job” to her experience in Pace’s Environmental Policy Clinic, and the dedication of Michelle Land, director of Pace’s Master of Environmental Policy program.
Recent Posts

Identifying Trees in the Field with our Flora and Fauna class
Students in Dr. Rubbo’s Flora and Fauna of the Hudson Valley class spent a beautiful day at Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve to learn about local plant species and test their identification skills.

Prof. Land Discusses Raptors and Rodenticides at the Chappaqua Library
At this event, hosted by the Saw Mill River Audubon, Professor Land discussed rat poisons that are harming local hawks, eagles, and owls and shared ways the local community could help.