Episode Details

Sebastian Africano '99 has spent the past 23 years working on making the world more hospitable for those at the bottom of the economic pyramid. He’s worked on the front lines of economic development and climate resilience in 14 countries and with several Indigenous nations since graduating from Penn State.

Most of that time has been spent with Colorado-based impact organization, Trees, Water & People, which aims to improve lives by helping communities to protect, conserve, and manage their natural resources.

Sebastian joined The People of Penn State for a lengthy discussion on the organization, its goals, support and impact around the world.

Visit Trees, Water & People at https://treeswaterpeople.org.
Connect with Sebastian on LinkedIn: Sebastian Africano.  

Timestamps: 
0:00 — Alma Mater Open

0:20 — Intro

2:10 — Sebastian's Penn State story

4:33 — Ad Read - The Football Letter 

5:55 — Discussing Trees, Water & People 

26:00 — Support for the organization 

30:27 — Lightning Round Q&A 

33:00 — Outro

34:15 — Alma Mater Close

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