The Leeds Sustainability听Case Competition (LSCC) was started in 2001 and is organized by MBA students from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado. 听LSCC is the premiere MBA competition focused on solving real world sustainability business cases. The competition attracts top-rated business schools and future industry leaders to Boulder, Colorado.听LSCC is an opportunity to bring together students, executives and businesses that share a common commitment to sustainable business practices.

LSCC has a history of attracting an impressive cast of judges, with last year's panel representing companies such as Arrow Electronics, Deloitte Consulting, Navigant Consulting, CH2M Hill, NREL, Zayo Group, John鈥檚 Manville, MWH Global, Xcel Energy, and Chipotle.听听

LSCC highlights include the potential of winning up to $10,000, amazing networking opportunities with MBAs from across the globe and with professionals from a wide range of industries, and the chance to compete with some of the best minds in one of the most beautiful places in the US!

Meet the Team:

Andy Hout

Andy Hout, President of Operations

Andrew Hout has an undergraduate degree in eco-enginnearing research from UW. He is a ski enthusiast and former instructor who loves outdoor sports with friends. He is currently studying to get his MBA at CU Boulder and is planning on focus on ESG. Andrew is experienced in coordination, operations, and looking to apply those skills to the world of corporate sustainability.听

Nick Cordova

Nick Cordova, President of External Relations

Nick Cordova is a second-year Master鈥檚 student striving to earn dual degrees in Business Administration and Urban Resilience and Sustainability. Living and traveling overseas during his time in the military has given him a newfound appreciation for just how lucky we are to inhabit such an incredible planet full of diverse ecosystems and cultures. His sole driving motivation for returning to school is to one day work in a profession that seeks to preserve this little blue rock we call home so that future generations can enjoy all that it has to offer. Serving on the Leeds Sustainability听Case Competition leadership team represents a small step toward achieving that goal as Nick makes the transition from serving our country to serving our planet.

Annika Ceterstrand

Annika Cederstrand, President of Judge Relations

Annika Cederstrand is currently a dual degree student in the MBA/MENV program at CU, focusing on Renewable Energy and Carbon Sequestration. She hopes to pursue a career with companies working on carbon capture. LSCC is an incredible opportunity to learn more about how companies today are bridging the gap between economic success and sustainability. LSCC gives a platform for sponsors to share how they are looking to the future, whether it be through听biodiversity or clean energy, and gives students the opportunity to voice creative approaches to听solving complex challenges. Being a part of the LSCC executive team has allowed Annika to听meet incredible industry leaders and work collaboratively to build a competition that drives innovation and outside-the-box thinking among students.

Gabriel Corradino

Gabriel Corradino,听President of Communications

Gabriel Corradino is an MBA student at CU Boulder with a passion for entrepreneurship and the outdoors. As the President of Communications for the Leeds Sustainability听Case Competition (LSCC), he is excited to contribute to a platform that aligns with his values. At CU Boulder, Gabriel merges his academic pursuits with his enthusiasm for sustainability and听impactful business practices. LSCC offers him the chance to engage with others who are听passionate about creating positive change through innovative solutions.听Outside of academics, Gabriel enjoys skiing, climbing, and biking. These activities inspire him听to push boundaries both personally and professionally.听He is thrilled to be part of LSCC and looks forward to driving impactful conversations and contributing to a more sustainable future.