I was born and raised in Guatemala. I majored in manufacture engineering with a focus on quality management, particularly, on ISO9001 quality management systems.
While studying ISO certifications, I became aware of the importance of sustainability in production (manufacturing), and became interested in schemes that promote sustainability. The Global Environmental Studies program offered a variety of courses focused on sustainability in business, and allowed me to conduct research on my topic of interest.
I got the chance to meet people from all over the world and I have been able to see how different the situation of the environment is across different countries. This allowed me to learn from successful experiences, and to think of solutions on how to improve the situation in countries with less developed environmental management, including my own country. The inter-disciplinary approach changed my perspective of sustainability and made me realize how broad a concept it is.
I would like to apply the knowledge and tools that I have learned in this program in manufacturing/ production management, either by leading a sustainability department or by advising companies as a consultant.
Enjoyable. There is so much to learn from Japan, not only regarding environmental management but also from its culture and values. School life is demanding, but the results and knowledge you get are reassuring, so it’s worth it.
Graduate Program of Global Environmental Studies (GENV)
