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NYU Wagner’s Class of '19 Urged to ‘Dream Big’ at City Center Convocation CeremonyRichard Buery , who led one of New York City’s biggest policy initiatives of recent years—the Pre K for All initiative—told NYU Wagner’s graduating students to push through any deep-seated doubts they may harbor and “dream big” about tackling major public …
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Four NYU Wagner teams are headed to the 300K Challenge Semifinals with their entrepreneurial innovationsYou may not have heard of Sorty McSortFace yet, but one day it might help increase the recycling of commercial waste in New York City, a significant environmental and business objective. Then there’s motivote—another promising entrepreneurial idea. It …
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NYU Wagner-USCM Institute for Mayors Provides Framework for Future Smart City Solutions Using Digital Data and New TechnologiesNYU Wagner has become the hub of a new, one-of-a-kind incubator to help mayors around the country harness changing technologies and make their cities run smarter. Under the guidance of faculty members and urban affairs experts Gordon Campbell and Neil …
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Sean MaloneyFor our May profile we caught up with Sean Maloney who is working in Washington, DC, and told us a bit about what he does: What is your current position and what do you do in your role? I work as the Special Assistant to the Assistant Administrator for …
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Student Spotlight: Abdulla Alhussam (MPA)By Alex Fiorille (MPA) Name: Abdulla Alhussam Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) NYU Wagner Degree Program and Specialization: (MPA-PNP) 1. Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Dubai during a time of great infrastructure growth. …
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Bloomberg to Help Reduce Financial Barriers for Top Talent to Begin Careers in Public ServiceFrom climate change to inequality, urban infrastructure to transportation systems, public health to public schools, now more than ever society’s extraordinary challenges require exceptional public leaders committed to fact-based governance. Bloomberg …
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Scott ClarkeBetween 2006 and 2007, Scott Clarke (MPA 2008) spent a year working at a youth development organization in South Africa. It wasn’t long, however until he recognized that what he was doing was not addressing the scale of the need he saw in the country. He …
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Laurie PriceTell 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 currently serve as Chief of Staff for the Charter …
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Christian DiPalermoChristian DiPalermo is the Executive Director of New Yorkers for Parks (NY4P), New York's only city-wide independent advocacy organization for all parks across the five boroughs. He manages a full-time staff of ten - and several interns, who work to …
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Malini PatelTell 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? As Senior Director of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) …
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Sandra Goldstein“Urban planning and economic development are two of the most stimulating and intellectually satisfying types of work one can do,” says Sandy Goldstein (MS 1998). “And a business improvement district,” she adds, “is an incredible way of helping to create a …
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Alumni Spotlight: Breandan Ward (EMPA 2018)Breandan Ward (MPA 2018), Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Adjunct Professor What initially led you to NYU Wagner, and what has inspired you to continue at NYU as an adjunct? After 15 years in investment banking, I wanted to refocus my work and studies …
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#MyWagnerLife: Ashley Putnam (MPA-PNP) Starting soon! Follow @AshleyAPutnam and #MyWagnerLife for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life at #NYUWagner pic.twitter.com/qHck7Kh8t7 — NYU Wagner (@NYUWagner) December 5, 2014 Good morning everyone! Looking forward to representing …
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Doug WhiteDoug shares how his Wagner experience allowed him to merge his interest in local politics with his desire to provide opportunities for underserved populations. What do you do in your current role? I am the Manager for Government Affairs at Cricket …