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Designing a Job Training and Career Readiness Program for Footsteps ParticipantsFootsteps provides educational, vocational, social, and emotional support to men and women seeking to explore the world beyond the insular ultra-orthodox communities in which they were raised. Although Footsteps offers informal job readiness support, many …
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Student Spotlight: Sai Vichare (MPA 2023)From her leadership roles in Wagner's student organizations to working with the UN Capital Development Fund for her Capstone project, Sai Vichare (MPA 2023) utilized her graduate school experience to develop the critical analysis and managerial skills …
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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 dedicated decades to shaping and improving communities across New York. This year’s honorees include two NYU Wagner alumni whose impactful work in public affairs and social services has …
Alumni In Action
Char WoodsWhat made you decide to get an EMPA at Wagner? I was a freelance television producer for more than 25 years, and I decided that I wanted to go back to working for a nonprofit or public organization and that getting a master’s degree would open up a lot of …
Alumni In Action
Blair AllanPlease describe why you chose NYU Wagner for graduate school? The main thing that drew me to NYU Wagner was its emphasis on public service and the idea of becoming a public servant. That journey stood out to me when I looked at the program at Wagner. I …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Named to City & State's 2025 Above & Beyond: Women ListCity & State ’s 2025 Above & Beyond: Women list honors trailblazing leaders whose work has significantly impacted New York communities. Among this year’s honorees are two NYU Wagner alumni, Elisabeth Wynn and Lourdes Zapata, who have made remarkable …
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CYC: Getting StartedWhat are my fields of interest? (e.g. children and youth, hospital administration, housing, international development) What change do I want to make happen? (e.g. improve access to healthcare, reduce disparities in education) What roles might I want to …
Capstone Projects
Creating an Inclusive Green Collar Workforce: Opportunities for Building Service Workers in a Greening EconomySEIU Local 32BJ is the largest building service workers union in the country, representing more than 100,000 cleaners, doormen, porters, maintenance workers, window cleaners, security guards, superintendents, and theater/stadium workers. Now entering a …
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Health Finance Specialization… gives students the concepts and skills needed for careers that focus on the financial aspects of healthcare … and many graduates move between positions during their careers. They might be budget officers and analysts, …
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NYU Wagner Recipients of President's Service Award for 2018On April 24, three NYU Wagner student organizations and two NYU Wagner students were honored at the 34th Annual President’s Service Awards . Held at the NYU Kimmel Center for University Life, the award ceremony honored more than 40 groups and nearly 100 …
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Salary Research Sites… Salary Research Sites Glassdoor Idealist Careers Salary Surveys Indeed LinkedIn PNP Staffing Group …
Alumni In Action
Jinny JeongHOW DID YOUR WAGNER EXPERIENCE PREPARE YOU PROFESSIONALLY FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING TODAY? One of the reasons I decided to go to graduate school was to pivot my career into the quantitative field. Wagner affirmatively provided me the opportunities and …
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School-wide Focus Areas… written, oral, and visual platforms to communicate in careers centered on public service, non-profit management, … Area aims to develop students’ knowledge and skills for careers as managers and policy analysts in the field of …
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Panelists tackle gender equity through dialogue on sexual harassment in the workplaceOn December 11, NYU Wagner hosted “ Power Dynamics in the Workplace: Sexual Harassment ” as part of the Office of the Dean’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programming. The event was co-sponsored with Wagner Women's Caucus and Stonewall Policy Alliance …
Alumni In Action
Jennifer Siaca Curry, Ed.D.Why did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I wanted a program with a balance of theory and practice, which is exactly what I got at Wagner. More than 10 years later, I still use many of the tools and strategies I learned in my classes in my …
Faculty Profile
Hillary JalonHillary Jalon is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Hillary is also Vice President, Quality Management at NYC Health + Hospitals. In this role, she oversees quality …
Capstone Projects
Strategies for West Farms Technology and Career CenterThe Phipps Community Development Corporation West Farms Technology and Career Centers mission is to create clear pathways to opportunity, help people dream and set goals, and provide support and encouragement as people work toward their future. The …
Alumni In Action
Cuong Nguyen… help people in all sectors and job functions using their careers to create a more just and sustainable future. In this …
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Supporting the Ellen Schall Experience FundSupporting students in unpaid internships The Ellen Schall Experience Fund provides much-needed support to NYU Wagner students who undertake unpaid summer public service internships. The Experience Fund ensures that students can explore professional …
Alumni In Action
Seth Kerr… Wagner is very accommodating to people who are changing careers. I looked at different programs in urban planning, … way. Not to say that I wasn't humble before, but pivoting careers, I learned that not all experience applies …
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Alumni Spotlight: Madina P. Ouedraogo (MPA 2020)What motivated you to attend the Wagner School of Public Service and pursue its Master of Public Administration program? I chose NYU Wagner because I wanted to attend a school that was rooted in public service. Wagner is not just a public policy school …
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EMPA Students and Alumni Connect on the Importance of Public Service… staff. The EMPA program is designed to help advance the careers of passionate and experienced professionals and …