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Social Innovation & Investment Initiative… Innovation & Investment Initiative provides the tools, research, training, and thought leadership to address these issues across the public, … implementation partner that supports investors and social change actors to challenge legacy investment approaches, seed …
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FALL 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWS… methods used to quantify racial segregation, psychological research on the effects of social justice, and various other … on social movements, political sociology, and social change. Her research examines the dynamics of political polarization, … Public Administration student specializing in Management & Leadership. Prior to NYU she worked various nonprofit …
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Online MHA Program Curriculum… strategies promise. This entails developing knowledge and leadership and negotiation skills to analyze key issues in … organizational structure, power and politics, culture, and change. To develop your ability to communicate effectively, … by engaging in interactive discussions and informative research. 1.5 credits …
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Alumni Spotlight: Brittany Edghill (MPA-PNP 2022)… Manager for Diversity Initiatives, Office of Science and Research, NYU Grossman School of Medicine In your current … me to this field was the opportunity to create meaningful change by expanding access to mentorship, resources, and … to the knowledge I gained in the Strategic Management and Leadership course at Wagner as it fundamentally shapes how I …
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First-gen MPA student brings passion for positive change back to her roots… of Social Responsibility, she directed and developed civic leadership and public policy programming at the Kentucky YMCA … empowered and inspired by their own potential to create change in their own communities,” she says. “Our students are … Experience Fund , this summer Tracy is the Policy and Research Fellow at the Greater Louisville Project, an …
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Dean's Council… Commissioner in its 140-year history. Rose’s leadership led to significant increases in DOI’s … oversees Open Society-U.S.’s emerging strategy on climate change and the Green New Deal. Prior to joining OSF in … her career at the Urban Institute, where she conducted research on public housing and neighborhood change. Guernsey …
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Judy Pryor-Ramirez Named Senior Fellow for Bonner Center for Civic Engagement… brings a wealth of expertise in participatory action research (PAR)—an approach that prioritizes the knowledge and … expertise of individuals directly impacted by an issue the research aims to explore. As a practitioner and scholar of … that their lived experiences are at the center of social change efforts. …
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Climate Week at NYU Wagner: Six Events Exploring Timely, Global Issues … Mobilizing Innovation, Investment & Indigenous Systems Change Innovators and thought leaders in the budding green … & Senior Scientist, Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research Charlotte Pera - CEO, ClimateWorks Foundation Ann … Climate Leadership In Uncertain Times Business leaders are crucial …
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Admissions Events Recordings… on Advocacy, International Dev., and Management & Leadership October 30, 2025 6:00pm-7:00pm Virtual Event NYU … cutting-edge curriculum, personalized student advising, research fields, and insider tips on navigating the … See how this specialization prepares you to drive social change through innovative solutions and strategic …
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Jason Franklin… and support from Wagner faculty, a chance to work with the Research Center for Leadership in Action coordinating the Rockefeller … on making the academy relevant for policy and social change was exactly the orientation that was sought for the …
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Student Spotlight: My Nguyen (MPA 2024)… Student Association (FGSA) and with a background in research and advocacy, My Nguyen (MPA 2024) is on a journey … better world and a deep understanding that real, tangible change cannot happen without public policy. As an immigrant, … gained experience with the Center for Public Research and Leadership as well as the NYC Department of Education. How …
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STAY INFORMED. STAY CONNECTED. STAY ENGAGED.… doctoral alumni are active scholars doing cutting edge research in many areas of public importance. We are proud of … Andrew Breck is a Senior Researcher at Insight Policy Research Thad Calabrese is an Associate Professor of Public … is an Assistant Professor of Policy, Organizational, & Leadership Studies at Temple University's College of …
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Dean Polly Trottenberg and Governor Helder Barbalho of Pará, Brazil, Sign Memorandum of Understanding… it at the center of global conversations around climate change and sustainability. Since 2019, Barbalho and his … Week in New York, and thank you for all your work and leadership on behalf of Brazil and the Amazon.” NYU Wagner … of Urban Planning and Public Service Salo Coslovsky, whose research focuses on forest-friendly economic development in …
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World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty… to combat poverty. Currently WACAP is undergoing a change in leadership but has not undergone an evaluation. … service organizations and also conducted secondary source research. The team subsequently used this analysis to develop …
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Alumni Spotlight: Breandan Ward (EMPA 2018)… Breandan Ward (MPA 2018), Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Adjunct Professor What … motivation and interest for me: disability inclusion and leadership development. While not traditionally seen as … both qualities I consider essential for meaningful change. During my Executive MPA studies, I was deeply …
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Student Groups… represents student interests, fosters community, supports leadership development, stewards student group budgets, and … academic journal, publishing original peer-reviewed research, commentary, and essays at the intersection of … practices and explores the intersections of climate change with urban planning, health, and public policy. Wagner …
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Alumni Spotlight: Jake Peña (MPA-PNP 2025)… tuition was incredible, and on top of that, I received leadership development and connections to industry leaders … and marketing fellow in May 2024. You also served in a leadership role with ALAS. What did being a part of ALAS mean …
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NYU Wagner Team Takes Third Place at UCI Health - Cornell Sloan National Case Competition… And, personally, it challenged me to shift my policy research brain to think through how evidence can be … Their preparation involved extensive market and policy research, refining their strategic approach, and faculty … realities, shaping their future careers in healthcare leadership. “This opportunity to merge our unique backgrounds …
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Advocacy & Political Action Specialization… Mobilize communities and coalitions to advocate for social change. … and navigate legislative systems to advocate for policy change. … The capstone program, which is a year-long consulting or research project, puts you out in the world to resolve a … I & II -or- CAP-GP 3148 & 3149 Capstone: Advanced Research Projects in Quantitative Analysis I & II …
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2020 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS… ROBERT F. WAGNER AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE for leadership capacity and exceptional contribution to public … and CEO of Embrace Her Legacy, which offers personal and leadership development programs for women and girls. After … various skill sets in real-time, including fundraising, leadership development, project management, team building, …
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Reimagining Governance in Practice: Benchmarking British Columbia’s Citizen Engagement Efforts… or national level. According to Stefaan Verhulst, Chief of Research at the GovLab : “Our benchmarking study found that … has made it a leader in how to re-imagine governance. Leadership, along with the elimination of imperatives that …
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COVID-19 Series: NYU Wagner Alumni in Action - Healthcare… her team members to lead with confidence, which she calls “leadership in action.” Providing a unique vantage point, … how their time at Wagner prepared them for their current leadership roles. Sendach reflected, “What NYU gave me … some of the fear factor they have had as it relates to research trials…we are saying we would like to be a part of …
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Ignacio Aravena… affordable housing. This has been very useful to frame my research and to provide an applied component to it, too. How … like time management, being a team player and boosting my leadership skills thanks to the opportunity of chairing the …
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Highlights from the Class of 2024 Convocation… named Professor of the Year, honoring his extraordinary research and advocacy work, as well as his dedication to student growth through a number of impactful leadership roles and his deep commitment to student … and celebrating their unwavering commitment to scholarly research and public service. At the close of the ceremony, …