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Alumni in Action: Kristin Misner (MPA-PNP) … her role in city government, Kristin created an innovative Social Impact Bond that uses private investments for government …
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Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Maguire (MPA 2018)… think about opportunities for change and influence in the social impact sector and my role in it. How did your experiences at … with new experiences outside of the NGO workplace. What impact do you hope to make through your career and/or …
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NYU Wagner alumna Nupur Chaudhury pens two articles for public health journal… (written with Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove) exploring the impact of “place-based” health initiatives at the … Health Planning centers, an effort to positively impact the social determinants of health . …
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Student Spotlight: Judy Huynh (MUP 2024)… public service and policy that have a strong emphasis on social justice and developing leaders who can make a positive impact in their communities. This corresponds with my … numerous opportunities to learn about urban policy and its impact on people's lives. As a student at Wagner, I will have …
Capstone Projects
Evaluating the Budgetary Impact of Special Education Reform on New York City Schools… Evaluating the Budgetary Impact of Special Education Reform on New York City Schools …
Publication
Does Microfinance Really Help the Poor?: New Evidence from Flagship Programs in Bangladesh… now spread around the world. While programs aim to bring social and economic benefits to clients, few attempts have …
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Meet the OCS Staff … they need to make significant and sustainable impact. This dynamic role allows her to draw on her 20 years … their academic and career goals in public service and social impact. …
Capstone Projects
SCHIP-ing Away at School Absenteeism: Does the State Childrens Health Insurance Program Improve Childrens Attendance in School?… into law by President Clinton in 1997 as Title XXI of the Social Security Act. The legislation provides states with … in SCHIP benefits and structure and the resulting impact on program effectiveness. …
Alumni In Action
Seun Owolabi… in development and fundraising at North Star Fund. As a social justice organization and community foundation, we … shifted my perspective. Her course on Leadership and Social Transformation was a game changer. Working as her … conversation about operations, capturing metrics, and the impact on its target audience. A few months later, my …
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General Landing Page… Make your impact on the world through one of our top-ranked degree … solve today's urban challenges and grapple with real-world social, cultural, and economic issues. Put your ideas to work … leaders. The EMPA will prepare you to deliver social impact at the highest level. …
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New case study in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation… NYU Wagner's Social Innovation & Investment Initiative (SII) , led by … this case reflects on the foundation's 10-year history of impact investing in both the US and India. In addition to … family foundations and others can use to begin or expand impact investing activities. You can download the full case …
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The Walter Stafford Project: On Racial Inequality in New York City… racial inequality in New York City. Economic, racial, and social inequalities have always existed in New York City, but …
Alumni In Action
Lauren Stewart… to transformative arts organizations working to provide social change for tri-state area youth. I manage operations, … for keeping the ship running smoothly and increasing our impact. What are the advantages of the Wagner alumni network? …
Publication
Three data blogs for Furman Center highlighting neighborhood and racial disparities in impact of the virus.… Center highlighting neighborhood and racial disparities in impact of the virus. …
Alumni In Action
Amanda Wind O'Donnell… I couldn't get onboard fast enough! What public service impact do you hope to make through your organization and/or … to make a pivot from the start-up/corporate sector to the social-impact/NGO sector. What about your work is most fulfilling to …
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Wagner Alumnus Adam Younger to Join Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as Assistant District Attorney… expand community access to digital tools and open data for social impact. After graduating from NYU Wagner and before starting …
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Policy Areas… , (co-author Tanya Goldman), Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and Harvard Labor and Worklife Program, … Work for Everyone , (co-author Arisha Hatch), Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2020. Webinars and Panels … , hosted by NYU State Energy and Environmental Impact Center, September 12, 2022. Economic Justice panel …
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Alumni in Action: Sean Thomas Breitfeld (MPA-PNP)… the potential for nonprofit organizations to have an impact in building movements for progressive social change. …
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Student Spotlight: Robyn James (MPA-PNP 2026)… opportunities communications present in terms of creating impact. Deciding to pursue my first full-time internal …
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Congressional Decisionmaking Project… that will deal with specific issues such as Medicare, Social Security, global warming, etc.-that demonstrate the … ." John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress. Social Security Policy Furman, Jason. (September 2007) " … William A. (September 2007) " Why President Bush's 2005 Social Security Initiative Failed and What It Means for the …
Publication
Resolving Conflict Creatively: Evaluating the Developmental Effects of a School-Based Violence Prevention Program in Neighborhood and Classroom Context… This study evaluated the short-term impact of a school-based violence prevention initiative on … over time in aggressive cognitions and behaviors. The impact of the intervention on children’s social cognitions (but not on their interpersonal behaviors) …
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Health Finance Specialization… records managers, and planners—whose decisions have an impact on the organization’s financial status and who rely on … You’ll take courses in public expenditure analysis, social insurance programs, taxation, and debt financing, …
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Alumni Spotlight: Jake Peña (MPA-PNP 2025)… and allies as possible to participate in our cultural and social events on campus. During my second year, I was elected … shifts among Latines in the U.S. Looking ahead, what impact do you hope to make in your work? I'm still an … in leading my own nonprofit, I will aim to make a positive impact for those who need it the most. …
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Substance Use Treatment Barriers for Patients with Frequent Hospital Admissions… Substance use (SU) disorders adversely impact health status and contribute to inappropriate health … with medical, psychiatric and addiction treatment, and social factors contributing to readmission were evaluated. …