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Neighborhood Economics InitiativesSeedco (the Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation), a national community development operating intermediary, creates opportunities for low-wage workers and their families by engaging with community partners and anchor institutions to …
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Neighborhood Economics InitiativesSeedco (the Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation), a national community development operating intermediary, creates opportunities for low-wage workers and their families by engaging with community partners and anchor institutions to …
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NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education & Human DevelopmentOverview While we cannot guarantee capacity for NYU Wagner students in NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development (NYU Steinhardt) courses, you are welcome to request registration for an approved course. NYU Wagner students who …
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How Normative Debates About Immigration Shape Analyses of the Assimilation Process for Second-Generation Youth: Lesson from Spanish LegaciesIn Spanish Legacies, Portes, Aparicio, and Haller offer the results of their longitudinal study on the assimilation of the children of immigrants in Spanish society. Thanks to their study design, which parallels the earlier Children of Immigrants …
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City Health Dashboard Expanding to 500 More CitiesThe City Health Dashboard—an innovative health data visualization tool created by the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Medical Center and the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at NYU in partnership with the National Resource …
Alumni In Action
Kalliope VourakisAs a Project Manager at Northwell Health, what are your key responsibilities, and how do they contribute to enhancing patient experience? In my role at Northwell Health, I oversee a mix of administrative and operational responsibilities within the …
Alumni In Action
Chrissy KiernanWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I pursued my MPA to build my network, enhance my resume particularly in leadership and management, to become an expert in administration in the public sector by obtaining education in best practices, to …
Capstone Projects
ANALYZING SUBNATIONAL GOVERNANCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICIES IN MEXICOThe World Bank Group’s Governance Global Practice supports client countries by helping them build capable, efficient, transparent, inclusive, and accountable institutions with the aim of eradicating extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. To …
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INVESTIGATING URBAN FINANCE AND THE FORM OF THE CITY IN INDONESIAThe United Nations Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) Local Development Finance team is committed to facilitating effective urban infrastructure financing solutions in the world’s least developed countries (LDCs). As LDCs experience rapid urbanization, …
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Difference-in-Differences Methods in Public FinanceRecognizing that cross-sectional data are often insufficient to address the identification problems associated with estimating the effect of government taxation or spending, economists engaged in public finance research often utilize longitudinal data …
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Evaluation Plan and Implementation StrategyCDS International is committed to the advancement of international career training opportunities to provide individuals with in-depth practical knowledge of other nations business practices, cultures, and political traditions. CDS believes these …
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Girls Can: Empowering the Next Generation of Girls in Career and Technical EducationGender segregation and the under enrollment of girls in career and technical education programs are pervasive problems in New York City and across the country. Although robust federal, state, and local legislation exists to protect women and girls from …
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Public Finance and Financial Management - PhDThis field is concerned with the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures surrounding the use of resources and raising of revenues by public and non-profit entities. The primary emphasis is on nonprofit and healthcare …
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Improving Data Collection Methods at FEGS to Optimize EfficiencyFounded in 1934, FEGS is one of the largest and most diverse nonprofit health and human services organizations in the US. FEGS Behavioral Health Division, responsible for tracking and submitting financial and statistical information to outside funding …
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A Port Authority That WorksThe Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has been a vital force in the physical and economic growth of the New York-New Jersey region. During the past few years, however, public attention has focused on the Port Authority’s spending, management, …
Faculty Profile
Alexander HeilAlex Heil, PhD, Senior Economist at The Conference Board, is an applied economist with more than 20 years of experience in the energy, environment, and infrastructure space. His work is centered on the energy transition, renewable energy resources, urban …
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Errol PierreErrol Pierre is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Administration of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Errol Pierre is the Senior Vice President of State Programs at Healthfirst, Inc, the largest non-profit health plan in New …
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Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial ManagersFor all entrepreneurs and nonfinancial professionals with budget and/or P&L responsibilities, Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Managers provides the basics necessary to make a solid contribution to the financial goals and success of their …
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Samuel VanNormanSam VanNorman is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO) at Signify Health, a CVS company. In his role, he leads analytics strategy and operations to support all aspects of the business, including Home and Community Services (HCS), Value-based Care Solutions …
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New York University School of Medicine, Planning and Business InitiativesThe Resident was involved in numerous projects within Planning and Business Initiatives (PBI), which functions as an internal consulting unit to the executive leadership at the School of Medicine (SoM). Supported by the department, the Resident was …
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Evaluation of Costs and Benefits of Service Expansion and its Impact on Sharsherets Financial Infrastructure, Marketing, and Program DevelopmentSharsheret is a national nonprofit organization of Jewish breast cancer survivors that pairs young women facing breast cancer in their 20s, 30s, and 40s with volunteers who can share their experiences and provide a strong support network. Sharsheret …
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Civic Infrastructure in NYC: A Conversation with Distinguished Visiting Urbanist Iris Weinshall and GuestsOn Thursday, April 3, 2025, NYU Wagner hosted, in its Main Event Space, A Conversation with Distinguished Visiting Urbanist Iris Weinshall and an expert panel discussing civic infrastructure in New York City. Weinshall, the chief operating officer of the …
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Preserving History or Hindering Progress: Effect of Historic Districts on Local Housing Markets Picture an iconic Greenwich Village street. Centuries-old cobblestone underfoot. Earth-toned homes, no more than a few stories high. Picture-perfect trees lining the sidewalk and lush ivy climbing the brownstones... That’s no accident. One of 115 …
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Assessment of the Transfer Penalty for Transit Trips: A GIS-based Disaggregate Modeling ApproachTransit riders negatively perceive transfers because of their inconvenience, often referred to as a transfer penalty. Understanding what affects the transfer penalty can have significant implications for a transit authority and also lead to potential …