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Alumni In Action
Laurie Price… After two years there, I wondered again how to broaden my impact and saw operations work at the district level as a way … potentially my same age or younger had had such a huge impact already. This was the first time I felt this way, but … with amazing people who have big ideas to have a big impact, and not compare myself to them in an unproductive …
News
Alumni Spotlight: Joi J. Rae (MPA-PNP 2018)… give me so much hope for the future. Looking ahead, what impact do you hope to make? I've known since I left …
News
Student Spotlight: Annie NelsonCan you share a bit about yourself and what motivated you to attend a school of public service? While I have always wanted to work in the public sector, my passion for public service was solidified when I taught fifth grade at a public charter school in …
Stories
A Wagner alum’s journey to redefine the healthcare system in Nairobi’s slums… has been the strongest year yet for Access Afya. Its third main clinic, Kiambiu, which opened last year and features …
Course
UPADM-GP.216
Race, Ethnicity, Class, and Gender in American Cities (undergraduate)This course examines historic and contemporary patterns of racial and ethnic stratification often found at the center of disputes concerning urban development, the allocation of city resources and unequal distributions of power. Also embedded throughout …Alumni In Action
Malik Dent Focusing his MPA studies on health policy and management, Malik Dent (MPA 2018) is committed to ensuring the wellness of all people. His dedication to public service is reflected in the initiatives and institutions he leads, including the NYC Mayor's …
Alumni In Action
Joi J. Rae… give me so much hope for the future. Looking ahead, what impact do you hope to make? I've known since I left …
Publication
Resetting our priorities in environmental health: An example from the south-north partnership in Lake Chapala, Mexico… a range of environmental health research projects. Our main priorities are to build the necessary capacities to …
Alumni In Action
Catherine Lee… and engaging faculty. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? New York has provided me …
Alumni In Action
Thalia WashingtonTell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly describe your employment organization and position responsibilities, as well as any relevant volunteer or entrepreneurial activities? I am the Director of Development and External Affairs at …
News
A Message from Dean Sherry Glied… an unconscionably long list—and the tragic and disparate impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, especially here in New York, … is to prepare public service leaders to make a lasting impact on the public good. May these difficult times lead us …
News
Wagner Career Services and International Student Society speak on the future of work… Professor of Public Service and Director of the Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment specialization, …
Publication
Changes in the Healthcare Environment Prompt Leaders to Think DigitallyHospitals have been facing an epic crisis, with the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelming emergency departments and forcing the implementation of surge protocols to manage care delivery and treatment. These realities have affected both inpatient care delivery …
Alumni In Action
Astrid C. Del Rosario… Contract Analyst at Valley Health System, what are your main responsibilities, and how do they impact the healthcare system? As a Managed Care Contract … and experiences I had at Wagner left an extraordinary impact on my work today, the most impactful experience was …
Alumni In Action
Seth Kerr… the Office of Sustainability for my final rotation. My main focus is developing the Port Authority’s first … a rail system, and the World Trade Center campus, so the impact of reaching a zero-waste goal is great. What were you … I wanted a curriculum focused on action and tangible impact. Wagner is all about how we do things in the real …
Stories
Student Spotlight: Joshua Yoo (MSPP)… financial management easily accessible by presenting the content clearly and allowing us to practice meaningfully in … My teaching experience has definitely had the most impact. Seeing the impact that zip code can have on the quality of public …
Publication
Does Small High School Reform Lift Urban Districts? Evidence From New York CityResearch finds that small high schools deliver better outcomes than large high schools for urban students. An important outstanding question is whether this better performance is gained at the expense of losses elsewhere: Does small school reform lift the …
Publication
A comparison of ground-level air quality data with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation monitoring stations data in South Bronx, New YorkThe South Bronx is a low-income, minority community in New York City. It has one of the highest asthma rates in the country, which community residents feel is related to poor air quality. Community residents also feel that the air quality data provided by …
Publication
A Comparison of Ground-Level Air Quality Data with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Monitoring Stations Data in South Bronx, New YorkThe South Bronx is a low-income, minority community in New York City. It has one of the highest asthma rates in the country, which community residents feel is related to poor air quality. Community residents also feel that the air quality data provided by …
Alumni In Action
Anne Montesano… a lot of the incredible work that RFA is doing. What impact do you hope to make through your career and/or … journey has been to try and figure out where I can make an impact. RFA is working on systems-wide change. The work I’m … had such a focus on local government and highlighted the impact you can make in local government, I think my …
News
Alumni Spotlight: Mery Arcila (MPA 2018)… it was a perfect fit. I could also create a meaningful impact by merging policy and communication. When I was … with diverse teams, all while understanding the profound impact of thoughtful leadership. Ultimately, my education at … adaptable mindset that drives my work today. What broader impact do you hope to achieve through your career and …
Capstone Projects
The Reactivation of QueenswayThe Institute for Rational Urban Mobility (IRUM) was seeking to reactivate four-miles of railroad track running through central Queens. The plan called for a track reactivation design solution and the creation of a direct connection from the Midtown …
News
Three NYU Wagner-infused teams triumph at $300K Entrepreneurs Challenge and Mission: Appossible Mobile App Contest… prize in the Social Venture competition track (in social impact and sustainability) to FairFrame , an AI-enabled …