Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard

Hear directly from a top executive shaping global impact — then stick around for an exclusive networking reception where you’ll meet Iona alumni and Mastercard professionals, make connections, and get real career insight.

With a career leading global sustainability and impact initiatives across major organizations, Ellen brings deep expertise in climate action, social responsibility, and purpose-driven business strategy. Ellen will share how Mastercard is embedding sustainability and social impact across its global operations — demonstrating how organizations can truly do well by doing good. From ambitious climate leadership goals such as reaching net-zero emissions by 2040 to advancing large-scale environmental and social initiatives, she will offer insight into creating business value while driving meaningful global impact.

The event will conclude with a networking reception in LSB Atrium featuring Mastercard professionals who are also Iona University alumni, providing a unique opportunity to ask career questions, build professional connections, and gain firsthand insight into working at a global organization.