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Dean Sherry Glied, who served as Assistant Secretary at HHS and was intimately involved in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, offers an insider's perspective on the landmark legislation.

"During these two years, I got exposed to the many different things you can do in public service. Before, I was worried that I was going to come into this field and not have enough career options, and now I feel I have too many."

Professor Thomas D'Aunno explores the challenges and importance of building organizational alliances across sectors.

Professor John Gershman discusses hunger and food security in the age of climate change.

With $18, Aissata and her sister founded the There is No Limit Foundation, which empowers the poorest communities to reach their potential by eradicating social barriers and creating economic opportunities.

Because of the military, Alexander Marte (MUP 2017) got a second chance at an education. He hopes to work as an urban planning strategist, coming up with plans to revitalize economically depressed neighborhoods.

After attending NYU Wagner, Sean became Co-Director of the Building Movement Project, which advances the potential for nonprofit organizations to have an impact in building movements for progressive social change.

Professor Sonia Ospina discusses her research on collective leadership, exploring the ways communities try to make social change.

Professor Jacob William Faber discusses his research on racial inequality and how he hopes it will change the public conversation about race and public policy.