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Travel Courses … study abroad , but it requires advance planning and some work. Please note that the Office of International Programs … match students with scholarships best suited to their work experience, area of study, and interests. Scholly is … offering a new travel course to Puerto Rico, Leveraging Leadership for Organizational Success , in the summer. Stay …
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Don Waisanen… seminars on storytelling, conflict and negotiation, and leadership and improvisation. All of Waisanen’s research … New Voter ID Requirements Fail Democracy and What To Do About It (with Sonia Jarvis and Nicole Gordon, under … to Bridge Differences and Develop the Communication and Leadership Skills Our World Needs (State University of New …
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Laura McGinley… Can you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I am a member of the … overseeing our Development, Marketing, and Communications work. I work closely with our CEO and our Board to expand our … annual giving program. I felt like I wanted to grow in my leadership and was considering the traditional Wagner MPA …
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Cherrelle Hall… to the EMPA program at NYU Wagner. I was experiencing some leadership challenges and knew that Wagner would give me the … education while reinventing professional education. My work on the operations team supports our work inside and … during my time at NYU Wagner. I learned so much about myself as a leader and how I want to show up in the …
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All Things Being Equal: Reflections of a Social Justice Leader - A Conversation with Darren Walker… Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation , to talk about his leadership journey and his calling to aid social justice … He stated, "Finding meaning in our lives and finding work that is meaningful is a huge luxury. I work in an …
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Breandan Ward… 15 years in investment banking, I wanted to refocus my work and studies on the two topics that had become huge … motivation and interest for me: disability inclusion and leadership development. While not traditionally seen as … and practices that demonstrate the principle “Nothing About Us Without Us.” As a student, which courses, …
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Jon Sendach… asset I now have as a result of my Wagner experience is leadership skills. Beyond just theory, Wagner courses focused … think the role of a graduate program is to teach as much about how to get the work done as they do about what work needs to get done. Part …
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Beyond a leader-centered approach: Practicing leadership capabilities for collaboration… across NYU Wagner deepened their capacity for impactful leadership through the Fall 2017 Collaborative Leadership … leader-centered models to engage with others in leadership work that leverages impact from collaboration. Piloted … of the opportunity to learn from my classmates and think about ways to employ the lessons learned in my area of …
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Erica Gabrielle Foldy… potential divisions? Most recently, she has focused her work on race and racism in organizations. She is interested … organizational and social contexts by exploring power and leadership. Erica has conducted research in a wide range of … of the book The Color Bind: Talking (and not Talking) about Race at Work and co-editor, with Robin Ely and Maureen …
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International Development Policy & Management Specialization… to public service, whether shown through coursework, work experience, or volunteer efforts, and we encourage … While we prefer applicants to have about two years of relevant experience, such as full-time, part-time, internship, or volunteer work, it is not a requirement for admission. Students without …
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Student Spotlight: Arina Qian (MPA-PNP 2026)… for sustainability and community-building has guided her leadership across several student organizations—including … this role, and are there initiatives you’re most excited about? WISS has been one of the most meaningful parts of my … students get inspired by how different systems work in the U.S. and learn to apply those insights to their …
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Advocacy & Political Action Specialization… to public service, whether shown through academic studies, work experience, or volunteer efforts, and we encourage … While we prefer applicants to have about two years of relevant professional experience, such as full-time, part-time, internship, or volunteer work, it is not a requirement for admission. Students without …
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A world without prisons: Improving prisoners' lives and transforming the justice system… two largest women's prisons. They prioritize the leadership of prisoners, and offer interns the opportunity to work and meet with women inside prisons to learn firsthand about prisoners' human struggles as well as the policy …
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Moschell Coffey… Mo Coffey is passionate about developing the capacities of the public service sector. … and established leaders in public service develop their leadership capabilities, explore their professional passions, … at New York University (NYU). Furthering her commitment to leadership and professional development, for over sixteen …
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Executive Master of Public Administration Application Checklist… application at any time before the deadline. Save your work before moving to the next page and print a copy for your … introduce yourself and to inform the admissions committee about your goals, background, and career plans as they relate … at NYU Wagner? (500 words) Essay 2 Describe a critical leadership moment that you have experienced. What did you …
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Admissions Events Recordings… View recordings of past events and webinars to know more about NYU Wagner. Executive MPA (EMPA) Information Session … on Advocacy, International Dev., and Management & Leadership October 30, 2025 6:00pm-7:00pm Virtual Event NYU … for an in-depth panel conversation about their current work, career insights, and how you can maximize your time as …
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Initiative Team… Institute. She is also a former Open Society Foundations Leadership in Government Fellow. Terri was a longtime public … show on workers’ rights. She speaks and writes frequently about labor and workers' rights issues, with bylines in a … will be invaluable in furthering the Labor Initiative’s work with state and local government agencies that enforce …
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Son Chau… Can you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I currently lead the … to advance grant-making and nonprofit capacity-building work that we do in the Bay Area. Please describe why you … thoughtful practices and frameworks around management and leadership. As part of the management track, I had the …
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How We Consider Applicants… Work Experience We value professional experience from all … we also consider part-time, internships, volunteer work, pro bono, and contract work, as part of your professional background. The average … on your transcripts. Ability to Think Critically about Policy Issues An ideal candidate for admission has the …
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Supporting Networks and Communities of Practice… by learning together as they pursue their individual work. At Leadership in Action at Wagner, we treat communities of practice as sources of leadership knowledge in which groups of peers can acquire … on an ongoing basis over time. In partnership with the NYU Leadership Initiative , NYU Wagner supports communities of …
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Why Wagner Online?… upon that solid foundation and encompasses what’s best about NYU Wagner. We also rely on a network of alumni, … healthcare policy. Join the ranks of NYU Wagner alumni who work to improve patient satisfaction and safety, launch and … Our students are working adults who are serious about their careers and their future. They bring insights …
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Joyce Chiao… Can you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I currently lead … who are committed to developing their inclusive leadership skills and seeking a space to learn. Our nine-week … in and out of the workplace. As founder and CEO, I get to work on a mix of building the program and the business. On …
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Claire Hsiang Marx… Can you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As a strategist, I work closely with UWNYC's executive leaders in conceiving, … program–and NYU Wagner delivered! The EMPA program’s two leadership courses–Strategic Leadership and Leadership …
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Course Highlights… Jacob Victory PADM-GP 2163 Labor Policy: The Future of Work Instructor: Laurence Wilse-Samson PADM-GP 2252 Climate … institutions in the largest city in the country shows that leadership isn’t innate, it’s built. In this class, she … students will leave with a clearer sense of their own leadership voice and the tools to be a leader no matter who …