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Alumni Spotlight: Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015)… Since its founding, Barbershop Books has grown to work with hundreds of barbershops nationwide, serving tens of … and accessible. Your background includes nonprofit leadership, comedy, and children’s writing. How do these … Books, we intentionally combine these elements to make our programming and communication engaging, memorable, and …
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Alumni Spotlight: Errol Pierre (MPA-HPAM 2013)… of Wagner’s Health Policy MPA program, he has held senior leadership roles across major health plans, including Empire … on Earth.” I wholeheartedly believe this. It is my life’s work. I feel deeply fortunate for the life I’ve been able to … my academic career was teaching a course previously led by our former dean, Professor Sherry Glied. Those are incredibly …
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SUMMER 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWS… studies at NYU Wagner, he honed his skills and passion for social justice through roles at the Harlem Children's Zone, … Rican and Italian heritage! As a LEAD Fellow , Ryan will work with the One Fair Wage supporting its development … representation for marginalized communities within our democratic system. As a LEAD Fellow , JJ will be working …
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Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)… managing yourself, guiding teams, driving organizational change, or influencing society as a whole. … Students work with their advisors to develop a customized curriculum … building strong professional relationships and a support network that lasts well beyond graduation. Additionally, the …
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Ghanaian Women's Social Leadership Program: Graduating the Second Cohort & Welcoming the Third Cohort of Leading Women in Social Change… On May 2, 2016, the Ghanaian Women’s Social Leadership Program (GWSLP) held a graduation … on women's leadership. "The GWSLP has helped us elevate our leadership," said Kumal. Because of GWSLP, we are now … Ghanaian Women's Social Leadership Program: Graduating the Second Cohort & Welcoming …
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Curricular Resources… Commission. The Electronic Hallway and Research Center for Leadership in Action . By Jennifer Dodge and Jonathan … among homeless people: A continuum of care and social policy alternatives reframing the prob- lem of … H.O.M.E. The Electronic Hallway and Research Center for Leadership in Action . By Melinda Fine. How young women …
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Susan Misra… that liberation, justice, and equity will come when our social norms, policies, worldviews, structural incentives, … on a range of topics such as strengthening senior leadership and fundraising of grassroots organizations, …
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Approach to Leadership Development… Leadership in Action at Wagner creates collaborative learning … environments for leaders to think critically about their work, tackle complex and provocative issues, share their … dynamic and accomplished individuals. Leaders emerge from our programs reinvigorated and better equipped to achieve …
Alumni In Action
Joi J. Rae… this field? I come from a family of immigrants who mostly work in the healthcare professions. They are people who … for political and advocacy campaigns, supporting our team across the organization, and handling special … but my Capstone class and my fellowship with Social Sector Leadership Diversity (SSLD) really stand out. The classmates …
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Program Updates… GWSLP community together and to celebrate the exceptional leadership and meaningful work accomplished by Cohort 4 over the past year. More than … and activism. “The GWSLP program helped us to build our leadership and supported us in developing critical …
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Admissions Events Recordings… on Advocacy, International Dev., and Management & Leadership October 30, 2025 6:00pm-7:00pm Virtual Event NYU … and humanitarian efforts. Management & Leadership: Our faculty members prepare students in leadership and … for an in-depth panel conversation about their current work, career insights, and how you can maximize your time as …
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Events Archives… activist organizations and student groups to discuss the work that they are doing on the ground to support New Yorkers … an international group of scholars and writers who work on questions of migration to discuss the ways in which … are reshaping global politics, putting the U.S. focus of our series into dialogue with the rest of the world. The …
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Seun Owolabi… tell us about your employer and job responsibilities? I work in development and fundraising at North Star Fund. As a … role, I manage operations, making sure that the backend of our development runs smoothly and accurately. We raise funds … was important work. I wanted to get the skill set and the leadership experience to further contribute to nonprofits. …
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Cherrelle Hall… to the EMPA program at NYU Wagner. I was experiencing some leadership challenges and knew that Wagner would give me the … education while reinventing professional education. My work on the operations team supports our work inside and outside the classroom, ultimately having …
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2021 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS… Presented for leadership capacity and exceptional contribution to public … missions. At NYU Wagner, she focused on her continued leadership development and deepening her expertise in organizational strategy and change, inclusive leadership, and operational excellence. …
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Projects… The Collective Leadership Laboratory (Co-Lead Lab) offered Wagner students … for Emerging Leaders in Public Service (FELPS) is a unique leadership and career accelerator program for early-career … think intentionally and strategically about their own leadership and careers. Learn more …
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Master's Degree in Urban Planning… Our program offers flexible scheduling for both full-time and … fellowships, and a yearlong, team-based capstone project. Our students benefit from the program's strong connections to … NYU’s leading urban research centers, and a global campus network, giving them unparalleled access to real-world …
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Ariana Proehl… and housewives that we have targeting young adults in our mainstream media. How did you make your way to Wagner? My background is in public service and non-profit leadership. Upon graduating from college, I became Executive … the interconnectedness of all our lives and all our work. I've never felt at home in one particular field, which …
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FALL 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWS… representation for marginalized communities within our democratic system. As a LEAD Fellow , JJ will be working … policies and reforms. As a Parke Fellow , Madison will work with the Brennan Center for Justice on mapping and … accessibility and intersectionality at the core of her work. Zarina is currently earning her Masters in Applied …
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Lisa Ellen Goldberg Fellowship… and also get the opportunity to access an unparalleled network of philanthropists, policymakers, academics, and … "Our goal is to be where others aren't, where we can bring our unique expertise and our passion to bear, where we can … where she merged her interests in arts, culture, and social justice advocacy. Julia holds a B.A. in American …
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Selected Projects… Social Innovation and Democratic Leadership: Communities and Social Change from Below is a book that came from a collaborative … NYU Wagner’s Collective Leadership Network (Co-Lead Net) is an international network … and helping it gain traction as a force for positive change. Learn more …
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Alumni Spotlight: Joi J. Rae (MPA-PNP 2018)… this field? I come from a family of immigrants who mostly work in the healthcare professions. They are people who … for political and advocacy campaigns, supporting our team across the organization, and handling special … but my Capstone class and my fellowship with Social Sector Leadership Diversity (SSLD) really stand out. The classmates …
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Alice Wong… include working with the President & CEO on ensuring our four Board of Directors have what they need to set … was meaningful. I’ve also had the privilege of leading our work to combat anti-Asian hate. Advocating for the … to the general public or how to facilitate an internal Leadership team meeting. How did being in New York City …
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Student Spotlight: Bryan Matthew (MPA-PNP 2025)… a dual bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and social work. Helping and serving others has been my calling and it … with professional development trainings that enhanced my leadership, project management, and collaboration skills. … It has been a pleasure to witness the meaningful impact of our work on our peers and faculty, especially as they express …