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Student Spotlight: Gloria Campbell (MUP)… understand the challenges New York women face on the city’s transportation system. We found that women experience more harassment on New York City transportation than men, much of which goes unreported. … caught dinner with peers after class, and interned for the city during the summer. These experiences, combined with the …
Alumni In Action
Seth Kerr… I realized I could go back to grad school and become a city planner to work on urban issues. I wanted to figure out … that there are other paths outside of the traditional city and transportation planner roles. You don't have to work …
Faculty Profile
Gary Freilich… of Coppertone and Dr. Scholl’s. Gary sat on the Board of City Harvest for 12 years; co-launched a “ticketing for …
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Fact Sheet on the Continued Crisis in Charitable Organizations… Three years after the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., confidence in charitable … to Support It, which is being released by the Brookings Press at the same time as this fact sheet, charitable …
News
Five Wagner Alumni Named in City & State's 2022 Nonprofit Power 100… Five NYU Wagner alumni have been named in City & State’s Nonprofit Power 100 for 2022. This award … and neighborhood-based family services. With a seat on the city’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Planning … BRC played an important role in informing the joint city and state Subway Safety Plan, which details a holistic …
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Two NYU Wagner Alumni Named to City & State's 2025 50 Over 50 List… City & State ’s 2025 50 Over 50 list honors leaders who have … York. This year’s honorees include two NYU Wagner alumni whose impactful work in public affairs and social services … One of her most inspiring initiatives, Teens Take the City, gives young people hands-on experience in civic …
Alumni In Action
Susan Lacerte… Director of the Garden, she leads one of New York City’s most beautiful institutions. Lacerte knew at age 14 … Corporation and was also the first intern for the City Council Finance Division after charter change. After graduating, she worked for three years at the City Council and then in 1994, a new board at the Queens …
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CAP-GP.3226
Capstone: Advanced Projects in International Development Policy and Management ICouples with CAP-GP.3227 . As part of the core curriculum of the NYU Wagner Masters program, Capstone teams spend an academic year addressing challenges and identifying opportunities for a client organization or conducting research on a pressing social …Stories
Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment students use team-generated Capstone option to launch startup ideasWhile NYU Wagner’s Capstone program has traditionally focused on a direct client project, one of the newer Master of Public Administration specializations has provided students with a chance to take an entrepreneurial approach to the crowning piece of …
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MSPP-GP.2100
Communication Skills for Policy Analysts… 1) Issue Briefs; 2) Memos; 3) Oral Presentations; 4) Press Releases; 5) A Social Media Campaign; 6) Research Grant …Webpage
Global Inclusion at NYU Wagner … Cosmopolitan, dynamic, and culturally rich, New York City is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse …
Faculty Profile
Francis Yu… served a role as a Housing Fellow for the New York City Housing Preservation and Development agency (HPD) and … have split their time between Vallejo, Calif. and New York City (where they currently reside) spearheading organizing …
Stories
Alumni Spotlight: Moses Mansu (MPA 2000)… partner to support their effort at getting New York City Council to restore hearing loss screening in schools. It … to the group and to help identify families in our program whose children have hearing loss so that they can testify before the Health Committee of the City Council. You can see that, not only is the Institute …
Alumni In Action
Alice Wong… and economic empowerment programs across New York City. My responsibilities include working with the President … strength of the program. I intended to stay in New York City; this is the place I love and where I want to be in … My options were focused on public programs in New York City. I chose Wagner because I saw a real intent from the …
Alumni In Action
Alumni Spotlight: Débora Aponte Martínez (MPA 2016)… I also chose Wagner because of its location: New York City is phenomenal in terms of culture and professional … the Mayor of San Juan with different tasks related to the city's budget and other general management activities. My …
Faculty Profile
J. Renay LoperJ. Renay Loper centers people as an impact strategist driven by catalyzing change and leveraging the power of strategic partnerships across sectors to shift systems that address complex social problems and injustice in communities, globally. Currently, …
News
Key Takeaways from the 25th Annual Kovner-Behrman Health ForumThe 25th annual Kovner-Behrman Health Forum provided attendees with the opportunity to hear from an expert panel discussing “The Great Resignation’s” impact on healthcare. The Panel was moderated by Carla Jackie Sampson and featured Anu Ashok (MPA 2004), …
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Irfan Hasan (MPA 2000) Named to City & State’s 2025 Trailblazers in Health Care… City & State ’s inaugural Trailblazers in Health Care honors … this year’s honorees is NYU Wagner alumnus Irfan Hasan, whose dedication to equitable health care access has made a … Irfan Hasan (MPA 2000) Named to City & State’s 2025 Trailblazers in Health Care …
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Three NYU Wagner Community Members Named Influential Leaders of Westchester on City & State List… player in New York state’s economy and politics. The City & State 2025 Westchester Power 100 recognizes the … Members Named Influential Leaders of Westchester on City & State List …
Alumni In Action
Sandra Goldstein… and initiatives that have had tremendous impact on the city. In the last five years alone, for example, the … was soon approached by the head of Stamford’s Democratic City Committee and asked to run for public office. Although … in downtown Stamford works hand-in-hand with the city’s economic development initiatives. Furthermore, in …
Faculty Profile
Gordon J. Campbell… and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of New York City, which creates, leads and supports strategic initiatives … Administrations. He was the Commissioner of the New York City Department of Homeless Services and Chief of Staff to … Office of Operations and a mayoral appointee to the City’s Procurement Policy Board. While at the City’s Human …
Alumni In Action
Robert Joseph… to thrive as a planner, especially one in New York City. Through Wagner, I learned GIS, Illustrator, and … I use in my job every day. I also learned a lot about the city's history, land use, and environmental review processes …
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Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment (SI3) Specialization… approach, expert faculty, and prime New York City location offer unparalleled learning, growth, and …
Stories
Walking the Talk: How NIIAC's ESG Walks are Changing Networking in NYC… Taknet (MPA 2024) In the bustling heart of New York City, the NYU Impact Investing Alumni Club (NIIAC) has … Walking Group. Some say we're the best walkers in the city, and I'm inclined to agree!”. The idea sparked as Kyle … encapsulates the essence of these gatherings: “ New York city, with its diverse population and myriad interests, …