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Mohan Sivaloganathan discusses his journey in creating social impact through leadership, creativity, and storytelling.

Welcome to season 6 of The People of Penn State podcast! On this episode, we chat with Mohan Sivaloganathan, who earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 2005 and an MBA in 2007. Known as the “Batman of social impact,” Mohan is a leader, speaker, and artist whose work blends leadership, creativity, and purpose. From his early experiences with leadership and civic engagement to using music and storytelling as tools for change, Mohan shares how he’s built a career focused on creating impact and in...

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Guest: Mohan Sivaloganathan

Topics covered

• social impact
• leadership
• civic engagement
• music
• storytelling
• creativity
• purpose

Keywords

• social impact
• leadership
• civic engagement
• music
• storytelling
• creativity
• purpose

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Organizations: Penn State Alumni Association

Books & works: The People of Penn State

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