Humans of ToU: Lina Peters on Co-Creating Sustainable Solutions Through Strategic Leadership

🎓 MBA in Sustainability, Innovation & Leadership, Class of 2024

📍 Munich, Germany

🌱 SDGs: 8 – Decent Work, 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production

💼 Chief of Staff | Sustainability Consultant | Strategic Changemaker

❤️ I want to enable businesses and organizations to successfully manage the sustainable transformation by co-creating sustainability solutions, driving the mindset change and leveraging outcomes through partnerships.

Building a Career in Sustainability and Social Impact

Lina Peters has dedicated her career to driving social impact and sustainability in the corporate world. Currently, she serves as Chief of Staff at Sustainable AG, an impact consultancy, in Munich, where she supports strategy development, organizational growth, and project management. Previously, Lina held similar roles at JOBLINGE, a nonprofit organization focused on employment opportunities, and worked as a consultant for impact-driven partnerships. Her experience spans a variety of sectors, from NGOs to corporate environments, making her well-versed in balancing purpose with operational efficiency. Throughout her journey, she has been motivated by a desire to create systems that drive long-term, positive change.

Choosing Tomorrow University: A Natural Fit for Impact-Driven Growth

To deepen her skills in sustainable leadership and gain new perspectives, Lina chose to pursue an MBA in Sustainability, Innovation & Leadership at Tomorrow University. For her, ToU’s modern infrastructure and real-world approach were a perfect fit.

"It feels like I’ve started a new job, where everything I learn is directly connected to the working world," she explains.

Lina was especially drawn to the program’s focus on networking and interdisciplinary insights, feeling that these elements would equip her to drive more effective change in her professional life.

Gaining Tools for Leadership and Personal Growth

Lina entered the MBA program with a clear vision of what she wanted to gain:

• Financial and Business Acumen: Strengthening her understanding of financial decision-making and data-driven leadership.
• Technology and Digital Models: Building competence in digital transformation and understanding foundational tech concepts.
• Personal Development: Enhancing her self-reflection skills to lead more constructively and adapt her approach in complex situations.
• Sustainability Foundations: Gaining a deeper grasp of sustainability principles that she can apply across projects.
• Networking and Methodological Tools: Connecting with other professionals and learning methods to support strategic problem-solving.

So far, Lina’s experience at ToU has met her expectations and inspired her to approach challenges with an open mind.

"Everything that was important to me in a program, I’ve found here." Lina shares.

Looking Ahead: Leading Sustainable Transformation

Lina’s goal after completing her MBA is to lead with a stronger foundation in data-driven decision-making, tech fluency, and sustainable practices. She is eager to bring this expanded skill set to her work at Sustainable AG and to continue influencing her field through innovative strategies and responsible leadership. For Lina, Tomorrow University has been a launchpad, connecting her with a network of changemakers and equipping her to make an even greater impact.

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👉🏻 Lina at a Glance:

• Career: Experienced in strategy and organizational development, with a focus on sustainability.
• Key Experiences: Chief of Staff roles at Sustainable AG and JOBLINGE; consulting in impact partnerships.
• Why Tomorrow: Chose Tomorrow University for its hands-on, real-world approach to sustainable leadership.
• Goals: Enhance skills in financial decision-making, digital models, personal growth, and sustainability. </aside>