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The Microfinance Business Model: Enduring Subsidy and Modest Profit… Recent evidence suggests only modest social and economic impacts of microfinance. Favorable …
Alumni In Action
Jane Bartman… and diverse, offering me the chance to make a positive impact on communities and the environment through strategic … in the fields of urban planning and public service. What impact do you hope to make through your career and/or … my focus beyond housing, including through my work on social resiliency projects at the Mayor’s Office of Climate …
Alumni In Action
Maitri Pujara… its unparalleled fusion of academic excellence, real-world impact, and policy-based approach, compared to other leading … leaders shaping a future of profound societal change. What impact do you hope to make through your career and/or … Nevertheless, the root of the problem lies in cultural, social, and political acceptance of discrimination. A lot …
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Student Spotlight: Madina P. Ouedraogo (MPA-PNP)… My interlocking identities bind me to a higher standard of social justice. When I look in the mirror, I am constantly … and intersectional approach to policy reform to magnify my impact and create meaningful change in various political and …
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Office of Career Services… resources and networks in order to enhance the global social impact of public service leaders. NYU Wagner students have …
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Alumni Spotlight: Joi J. Rae (MPA-PNP 2018)… doing, but my Capstone class and my fellowship with Social Sector Leadership Diversity (SSLD) really stand out. … give me so much hope for the future. Looking ahead, what impact do you hope to make? I've known since I left …
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EMPA Students and Alumni Connect on the Importance of Public Service… professionals and deliver even greater levels of social impact. The program combines prior experience with … practitioner expertise focuses on leadership in nonprofit, social justice movement, and public sector spaces. She is …
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Rae Zimmerman… Some specific research and past teaching areas include social and environmental performance measures for the … public attitudes toward environmental protection; social and economic characteristics of communities facing … water; climate change and extreme events; environmental impact assessment; environmental planning; and emergency and …
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Alumni Spotlight: Arden Levine (MPA-PNP 2006)… York City into beautiful, modern apartments with on-site social services for unhoused and vulnerable individuals. This … have or can gather, what strategies will create the most impact for those whose lives we hope to improve, given the … of implementing them? Choosing strategies that are high impact but low feasibility means the work may never get …
Alumni In Action
Namon Freeman… At BA we see sustainability as three pronged; social, economic and environmental sustainability. We work … of City Planning, I realized that I could have the most impact in cities by shaping the urban policy and regulatory … America and Africa, where I saw a greater potential for impact on the communities I care most about. WHY DID YOU …
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NYU Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week, Bridging Global Policy and Research… and the Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The event will be convened at the King Juan … " From Forests to Farms: Tackling the Environmental and Social Impacts of Food Production in Brazil ." This daylong … But NYU's impact extends beyond campus borders. Professor Coslovsky is …
Alumni In Action
Seth Kerr… 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 … out how urban planning, design, and policy can help reduce social isolation and loneliness. My work at the Port …
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EMPA Program Hosts Toast and Tour as Part of NYU Alumni and Families Weekend… Reed Vreeland (EMPA 2023) reflected on the impact of these connections. “The connection with other EMPA … EMPA events and initiatives, follow us on our website and social media. We look forward to seeing you at our next …
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Wagner Career Services and International Student Society speak on the future of work… Clinical Professor of Public Service and Director of the Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment specialization, …
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State and Local Government Agencies… , webinar hosted by NYU State Energy & Environmental Impact Center, September 12, 2022. Law Review Articles … and Worklife Program and NYU State Energy & Environmental Impact Center, December 2022 (co-authors Bethany Davis Noll … to Make the Justice System Work for Everyone , Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2020 (co-author Arisha …
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Jeremy Travis, NYU Wagner Alumnus, Named 2024 National Academy of Public Administration Fellow… journey, as it taught me to see policy as a vital tool for social change.” Travis’s induction as an Academy Fellow not only highlights his enduring impact on the field of public administration but also …
Alumni In Action
Barbara Ricci… NYU Wagner this winter to earn an Advanced Certificate in Social Finance. I'd like to further meld my two careers in … and investors who want to focus on both financial and social returns. What public service impact do you hope to make through your organization and/or …
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Election Day in Puerto Rico: Gabriel A. Negrón Torres (MUP 2026) Returns Home to Continue Commitment to Public Service… age, I’ve had the privilege and resources to develop a social conscience that led me to engage in political and social processes in Puerto Rico. My involvement has ranged … you hope this experience and your Wagner experience will impact your future aspirations? Since my first day in New …
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Health Degree Programs at NYU Wagner… (MHA) all prepare you to make a long and lasting impact on the health sector. Learn more about what makes each … an outside organization or conduct research on a pressing social question An immersive, group-based healthcare …
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Student Spotlight: Abdulla Alhussam (MPA)… All of my colleagues studied politics, policy, and other social sciences, and I saw an opportunity for a civil … to do it right. In particular, I was drawn to the Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment specialization at … and achieve a perfect balance between economic and social development. I aim to become the Minister of …
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) — Health Policy & Management… health-related data to inform policy and communicate the impact of initiatives. … candidates who have the potential to make a significant impact, regardless of the scope, and appreciates professional … notification) of your aid eligibility (but it does not impact the amount of funding for which you are eligibile). …
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Alumni Spotlight: Mahima Sharda (MPA 2022)… the increasing complexity and interconnectivity of the social issues that face today's world. At first, thinking …
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Maia Hyary… job. Since graduating from Wagner, I completed a Ph.D. in. Social Policy from Brandeis University; my dissertation was …
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Two NYU Wagner Alumni Named to City & State's 2025 50 Over 50 List… Wagner alumni whose impactful work in public affairs and social services has transformed lives and expanded …