Katie Lyon

Why did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school?

I remember when I went to Accepted Students Day before the semester started. I was so inspired by fellow students, and I felt like I finally found the people who cared about similar problems and issues. 

How did your experiences at NYU Wagner prepare you for your career?

The network at NYU Wagner is unparalleled. I met so many impactful Wagner alumni along my career path, and that shared experience has helped to establish effective relationships and solve problems. The Urban Planning program at Wagner offered exposure to a lot of different career paths in planning and allowed me to identify where my interest and skills lie.

Can you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities?

I focus on the labor market side of economic development. I help to connect businesses to CUNY students for career opportunities and facilitate connections between businesses and CUNY faculty to ensure curriculum is preparing students for the future of work.