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Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth Olsson (MPA-PNP 2011)… directly impacted communities and strengthening the leadership of those closest to the ground. Your career … What are you most focused on right now, and what impact are you hoping to achieve? At the Marguerite Casey … people together to tackle deep-rooted inequities that impact their lives. Our grant recipients are working on a …
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Alumni Spotlight: Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015)… and accessible. Your background includes nonprofit leadership, comedy, and children’s writing. How do these … with culture. Why is storytelling such a powerful tool for impact? Throughout human history, some of the most effective … and the presentation coaching we received had a lasting impact on how I communicate ideas publicly, including my 2016 …
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Student Spotlight: Santana Kavanaugh (MPA-PNP 2025)… them with community-led, restorative solutions. In her leadership, she champions a philosophy of "bottom-up" change, … & Outreach Chair. What motivated you to step into this leadership role, and what initiatives are you most excited … NYU. Seeing how these events grew over the years and the impact they had led me to want to continue being a student …
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Student Spotlight: Robyn James (MPA-PNP 2026)… advocacy, Robyn brings a values-driven approach to leadership that centers storytelling, community, and visibility. As BSA … opportunities communications present in terms of creating impact. Deciding to pursue my first full-time internal …
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NYU's Furman Center receives the Empire Award for Leadership in Affordable Housing… Upon receiving the Empire Award for Leadership in Affordable Housing, Co-Directors Professor … Ellen and Vicki L. Been describe the Furman Center's impact. … NYU's Furman Center receives the Empire Award for Leadership in Affordable Housing …
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Participants and Projects… in 2018. She holds an Executive Master’s Degree in Leadership and Governance from Central University and a … Program (ALP) seeks to increase youth awareness on the impact of corruption among Ghanaian youth and aims to equip … believes that when women are educated, the positive impact transcends generations. Her passion for the …
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SUMMER 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWS… research and work are deeply integrated into the cause and impact of ideological segregation in the United States. In … Public Administration student specializing in Management & Leadership. Prior to NYU she worked various nonprofit … Road New York and both its civic engagement team building leadership and infrastructure, as well as, the immigration …
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Social Change Leadership Practices… Erica Gabrielle Foldy, Laurie Goldman and Sonia Ospina. The Leadership Task of Prompting Cognitive Shifts: Shaping … and the role of cognitive shifts in the work of leadership. The Leadership Quarterly 19, : 514-29. … 2010. Building bridges from the margins: The work of leadership in social change organizations. The Leadership …
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Beyond a leader-centered approach: Practicing leadership capabilities for collaboration… across NYU Wagner deepened their capacity for impactful leadership through the Fall 2017 Collaborative Leadership … to engage with others in leadership work that leverages impact from collaboration. Piloted successfully in early … said a participant. The Co-Lead Lab amplifies NYU Wagner’s impact on leadership theory and practice and deepens …
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The Opportunity of Transition: Executive Leadership Services as a Framework for Change… communities. Among their offerings, they provide Executive Leadership Services to guide organizations through periods of … an evaluation looking at both the academic perspective on leadership transition and the impact of the Support Center's transition services on the …
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Selected Projects… Social Innovation and Democratic Leadership: Communities and Social Change from Below is a … NYU Wagner’s Collective Leadership Network (Co-Lead Net) is an international network … students interested in better understanding collective leadership and helping it gain traction as a force for …
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Fellowships… a passion for storytelling and exceptional capacity for leadership. A commitment to making an impact in multi-faith communities, philanthropy, and/or the … a select group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) leadership development and financial support while pursuing a …
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KP Trueblood… excellence, financial discipline, and integrated leadership. Her work centers on aligning resources to deliver maximum impact—ensuring that every dollar, hour, and decision drives …
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NYU Wagner Students Deepen Capabilities for Collaborative Impact… degree programs deepened their capacity for impactful leadership through the Co-Lead Lab Pilot. This new, four-part workshop series sponsored by Leadership in Action at Wagner offered experiential workshops … models to engage with others in leveraging collaborative impact. The workshops intentionally prioritized expressive …
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Chidegar Liberty… Chid Liberty is an award-winning social entrepreneur and impact investor. In 2010 he co-founded Liberty & Justice … Chid speaks internationally on social entrepreneurship and impact investing with past lectures at Stanford, Columbia, … in Madrid, Spain. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Leadership at the Parson's School of Design, the top ranked …
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Curricular Resources… Commission. The Electronic Hallway and Research Center for Leadership in Action . By Jennifer Dodge and Jonathan … H.O.M.E. The Electronic Hallway and Research Center for Leadership in Action . By Melinda Fine. How young women … by Supporting Local Institutions and Magnifying Their Impact: The Power of Diverse Voices . By Erica Gabrielle …
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J. Renay Loper… J. Renay Loper centers people as an impact strategist driven by catalyzing … at PYXERA Global where she serves on the Executive Leadership Team and is the Head of a signature initiative, …
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Ashley Zwick… passion for changemaking education to increase the public impact of our nation’s top and most diverse thinkers. In addition, Ashley spent a decade directing academic centers at both the University of Michigan and Columbia … Innovation for the Glean Network, and in the Women and Leadership program at Cornell University. Ashley holds an MPA …
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Student Spotlight: Sai Srihas Borra (MPA-HPAM 2026)… co-chair of the Wagner Health Network and as Social Sector Leadership Diversity Fellow through the NYU Changemaker … finance, strategy, and operations, with a focus on social impact. New York City’s healthcare landscape also felt like … of keeps equity at the center. How do you hope to make an impact in healthcare policy after graduation? I hope to work …
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DEVELOPING IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND PROCESSES… tools and processes for collecting and measuring the impact of its peacebuilding programs over time. The team … and students to develop their conflict resolution and leadership skills. The team conducted a literature review, … DEVELOPING IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND PROCESSES …
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Judy Pryor-Ramirez Named Senior Fellow for Bonner Center for Civic Engagement… occupying my mind these days, such as lived-experience leadership, equitable participation, and power,” said … Interview Method contributes to understanding community impact and lived experience because it focuses on practices … hundreds of stories, the Center has a better idea of their impact and the needs and concerns of their constituents,” she …
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Student Spotlight: Ishani Shah (MHA 2025)… chair of the Wagner Health Network (WHN), aims to make an impact in healthcare equity and accessibility. She has … eyes to the complexities of health policy and its profound impact on healthcare accessibility, quality, and equity. … growth of my peers. Through these roles, I have developed leadership, mentorship, and advocacy skills, all of which …
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Adrian Ogle… For nearly 15 years, Adrian’s career in public service leadership has sat at the intersection of queer liberation, social impact and innovation, and philanthropy. His past roles include senior non-profit leadership, communications, fundraising, and public policy. …
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New Report Explores How Cities and 'Anchor Institutions' Can Collaborate… In 2015 it is 'anchor institutions'—universities, medical centers and hospitals—that are the obvious partner for city leadership." "We are recommending something wholly different: … ambitious goals and working together to achieve them. High-impact partnerships between cities and institutions will only …