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Wagner International Student Society (WISS)Mission The Wagner International Students Society (WISS) is a student organization that represents the Wagner international student body and works to address and promote international student interests. WISS aims to promote stronger ties between the …
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Frances Liu… of sectors and leverage my past knowledge and experiences working for nonprofits and city government. …
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Jen Lau… to switch between part-time and full-time. I was working full-time at The Commonwealth Fund and was able to … student? My experience at Wagner was extremely fulfilling. Working full-time and attending part-time produced …
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Sally Greenspan… from Wagner in meetings. And I even have the pleasure of working on projects with them! …
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Bryan Brown… and ongoing operation of time-limited committees and working groups. Some particular items I've been involved with …
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Azadeh FartacheWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I was looking for a graduate program that would give me solid skills to do the international development work I was interested in, and I found Wagner to be one of the only schools where there was strong focus …
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Molly Schultz HafidMolly Schultz Hafid experience includes work as a foundation executive, program officer, individual donor advisor, and adjunct faculty professor. A dynamic leader in social justice philanthropy, Molly received the 2018 Neighborhood Funders Group Award for …
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Elizabeth OlssonHow would you describe your experience as an NYU Wagner student? I had a positive experience. NYU Wagner helped me explore different perspectives and fields within the social justice space, and helped me to modify my personal theory of change for …
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Paul LightDr. Paul C. Light is Professor Emeritus of Public Service, previously NYU Wagner's Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service, and founding principal investigator of the Global Center for Public Service. Before joining NYU, Dr. Light served as the …
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Student Spotlight: Brian Edward Libed (EMPA)… when things don’t go my way. 2. What are you currently working on? Can you describe the project or work you would like to highlight? I am working with a team that runs the Home Hemodialysis program … The Puck Building where you feel inspired or simply enjoy working? Every time I leave the Bobst Library, as I walk …
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Mitra PanahipourMitra Panahipour works at the intersection of data and research strategy, cultural studies, and user experience. With a background in anthropology-archaeology, she conducts mixed-method studies, particularly focusing on the dynamics of interactions …
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Appreciative Narratives as Leadership Research: Matching Method to LensThis chapter explores the potential of appreciative inquiry for doing empirical work on leadership. We use a framework that matches a constructionist theoretical lens, an appreciative and participative stance, a focus on the work of leadership (as opposed …
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Charles Cohen… NYU Wagner for graduate school? I was living in Chicago working as a paralegal when I started working with a local Alderman working as a volunteer regarding transportation in the Ward I …
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Power Through Problem Solving: Latino Immigrants and the Inconsistencies of Economic Restructuring… effects of this transformation on industry wage standards, working conditions, and training supports. But often missing … workers leverage these contributions to secure improved working conditions and higher compensation levels. These …
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What Is ResearchIRB review is not needed for all activities that employ social science methodologies. When you are planning to conduct a survey, or interview people, or otherwise gather or analyze information, this does not necessarily mean that you are conducting …
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Bennett Rathbun… growing portfolio of visionary social change organizations working to deliver world-class social impact at scale, with a …
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SUMMER 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWS… perspective. As a LEAD Fellow , Arianna will be working with HeadCount to create informational resources on … service, specializing in political action and advocacy. Working for campaigns and state political parties in New … our democratic system. As a LEAD Fellow , JJ will be working for Public Citizen 's Protecting Democracy Campaign …
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Collective Leadership Network… beyond the core community of researchers already working on the topic. Co-Lead Net has helped position NYU and …
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Kate ChandlerHow would you describe your experience as an NYU Wagner student? My time at Wagner was challenging, filled with hard work, and a great sense of community. My year with Wagner was a life-changing experience and I am thankful for all those I met there and …
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Luciana Mermet… Despite feeling extremely passionate about my job while working at the Ministry of Economy in my home country, I …
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New Report - 'Hidden in Plain Sight' - Examines California's Most Economically Challenged CitiesAlmost 12 million Californians live in an economically challenged city, and a quarter of all challenged cities in the country are in California. A new report written by NYU Wagner’s Neil Kleiman highlights the critical role these cities play in the …
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Learning from Diversity: A Theoretical ExplorationPublic-sector organizations tend to be more racially and ethnically diverse than private-sector organizations, leading to the challenge of enhancing heterogeneous work group effectiveness. Recent work suggests that a group's "diversity perspective," or …
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James StratfordAs the Executive Director of the NYC Young Men’s Initiative, can you share insights into your role and your key responsibilities in day-to-day operations? I am a product of the Bronx, New York. I grew up in and out of poverty and received assistance …
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Composing Your CareerYou know you want a career with meaning—you want to do work that matters and reflects your values. But do you know in which field and role you want to make an impact, or how to put yourself on track for a meaningful career? You’re not alone. Composing …