We Were Once Students, Too: Alumni Stories of Path, Purpose, and Profession
Who Controls the Narrative Controls the Capital: A Columbia Beginning
Before advising leaders and operating on a global stage, Chelsea Miller was building community right here at Columbia. Her experience leading on campus became a blueprint for understanding how ideas spread, how influence is built, and how power moves.
Today, she is the CEO of CPM Global, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and United Nations NGO Representative. From working at the White House to now advising institutions on media, strategy, and global capital, Chelsea operates at the intersection of influence and impact. Her work—recognized by the Oprah Winfrey Network, Hulu, PBS, and Vogue—focuses on shaping the narratives that drive decision-making.
This talk explores a central idea: those who shape narratives shape outcomes. She will break down how students can move from campus leadership into positions of influence—learning how to build leverage, navigate power structures, and position themselves in the rooms where decisions are made.