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Seven NYU Wagner Alumni Recognized for Nonprofit Leadership by City&State New York… been recognized by City & State New York for outstanding leadership in the nonprofit sector. These MPA degree holders from Wagner make up a … & CEO, Bowery Residents' Committee. The role of nonprofit leadership has rarely if ever been so critical as it is in …
Faculty Profile
Quamid Francis… professional whose dedication to public service and leadership has made significant contributions to the public … the groundwork for his disciplined approach to service and leadership in communities. As Deputy Commissioner at the NYC … highlights his substantial influence in the nonprofit sector and his commitment to fostering community development. …
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Dean's Council… Commissioner in its 140-year history. Rose’s leadership led to significant increases in DOI’s … School of Law and worked as a litigator in the private sector. Rose is the former Chair of the New York City … Municipal Credit Research and Strategy at P&R, she guided sector research and investment strategy in municipal, …
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) — Health Policy & Management… subjects such as statistical methods, management and leadership, and financial management. … Policy and Management is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in healthcare. The program helps you build … learn about health policy, strategic management, and leadership—all key areas that can help you move into …
Capstone Projects
Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Public Administration Training Program for Public Sector Employees in Jordan… program was twofold: to increase retention in the public sector, and to provide employees with the skills and … management, performance measurement and management, leadership, and decisionmaking processes. Additionally, the … a Public Administration Training Program for Public Sector Employees in Jordan …
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Student Spotlight: Sai Srihas Borra (MPA-HPAM 2026)… as co-chair of the Wagner Health Network and as Social Sector Leadership Diversity Fellow through the NYU Changemaker … to enter that space with purpose. You're also a Social Sector Leadership Diversity Fellow through the NYU …
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Learning Leadership in Action: NYU Wagner Students Visit City Hall for Experiential Insight… Undergraduate students in NYU Wagner’s Management and Leadership (UPADM-GP 103) course recently stepped beyond the … course’s exploration of organizational behavior and public leadership. “This is the third time I’ve brought … up for success and provide the flexibility to go into any sector, just as the women we met demonstrated.” …
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Which program is right for me?… policy Executive MPA Who Should Apply? Students seeking leadership roles in the public and nonprofit sectors, looking … experience, with increasingly progressive management and leadership responsibility, required. Class Times Evenings, … orgs, government agencies, foundations, and private sector companies. Graduates hold leadership positions across …
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Course Highlights… 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 … Charlotte Wagenberg PADM-GP 4155 Disability, Policy and Leadership - Building an Accessible World Instructor: …
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NYU Arts and Culture Network (ACN)… disciplines and the local and national arts and cultural sector. Arts and culture are critical to a forward-thinking … arts policy. ACN promotes professional development and leadership within various cultural industries including, but …
Faculty Profile
Sarah Gurwitz… functions. Sarah also served as faculty for VHA's National Leadership Institute as well as a coach to new and aspiring … consultation for the both federal government and private sector organizations. Projects have included HR staff and … Affairs and General Service Administration. Private sector organizations have been in not-for-profit religious …
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Astrid Rodriguez… objectives. As a thought leader and advisor to executive leadership in higher education, she provided subject-matter … Lean Six Sigma, Agile Scrum, Change Management, and Leadership. …
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How We Consider Applicants… Substantive Leadership and Managerial Experience Executive MPA applicants … experience, with increasingly progressive management and leadership responsibility. EMPA students come from diverse … Significant Professional Experience and Demonstration of Leadership The MS in Health Law and Strategy is a degree …
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Executive Master of Public Administration… with a fantastic network of peers. I explored my own leadership, I learned how to read financial statements, I consulted for a nonprofit. I became literate in leadership and theory, while enjoying new classes like multi-sector partnerships." - Primo Lasana (EMPA 2021) Executive …
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Casey Heim… consultant with technology consulting firm ISG and as a leadership development coach. Previously he was Director of … management, strategy and technology projects for public sector organizations and nonprofits. Casey began his career …
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Social Innovation & Investment Initiative… provides the tools, research, training, and thought leadership to address these issues across the public, … instruments and broaden opportunities for private sector financing of government initiatives; Documenting best …
Alumni In Action
Breandan Ward… motivation and interest for me: disability inclusion and leadership development. While not traditionally seen as … loss community, which foster shared learning and cross-sector partnerships. These experiences underscore the power … I’m particularly motivated by the potential of cross-sector collaboration to unlock innovative solutions that …
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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 … to accelerate the net-zero transition. These cross-sector experiences have shaped a unique and multidimensional … teamwork—not because they don’t want responsibility or leadership, but because they value clarity and structure. …
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2021 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS… Presented for leadership capacity and exceptional contribution to public … missions. At NYU Wagner, she focused on her continued leadership development and deepening her expertise in organizational strategy and change, inclusive leadership, and operational excellence. With enhanced skills …
Capstone Projects
Informing a Strategic Planning Process… firm committed to enhancing the impact of social sector organizations through leadership development and talent management. Following the … fulfillment of its first strategic plan and a change in leadership, AchieveMission engaged a Capstone team to inform …
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Don Waisanen… seminars on storytelling, conflict and negotiation, and leadership and improvisation. All of Waisanen’s research … to Bridge Differences and Develop the Communication and Leadership Skills Our World Needs (State University of New …
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Enacting Labor Management Cooperation: New Competencies for the New Times… The public sector currently employs around 40 percent of all union … culture are severely testing the ability of the public sector to meet demands for increased accountability and … division between labor and management regarding leadership and work may no longer be viable. Going Public …
Alumni In Action
Son Chau… school, as well as my understanding of the philanthropic sector. The Wagner program allowed me to focus on the … location. The institutional roots of the philanthropic sector are very deep in New York City and I have been able to … thoughtful practices and frameworks around management and leadership. As part of the management track, I had the …