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Samuel VanNormanSam VanNorman is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO) at Signify Health, a CVS company. In his role, he leads analytics strategy and operations to support all aspects of the business, including Home and Community Services (HCS), Value-based Care Solutions …
Alumni In Action
Bob WinthropWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? At the time I was considering graduate school, I was working for MDRC in NYC - focused on low income and youth development issues - and the senior staff there advised me that Wagner was the best public …
Alumni In Action
Adrian UntermyerHow would you describe your experience as an NYU Wagner student? My experience as an NYU Wagner student was tremendously valuable. Because of the combined NYU undergraduate-graduate dual degree program, I took a variety of courses – such as financial …
Alumni In Action
Samuel FillerHow would you describe your experience as a Wagner student? The community of students, alumni, professors and administrative professionals was my favorite part about Wagner. I made lifelong friends and mentors by immersing myself in the community, and …
Publication
The Role of Faith-Based Institutions in Providing Health Education and Promoting Equal Access to Care: A Case Study of an Initiative in the Southwest BronxAlthough many public health initiatives have been implemented through collaborations with faith-based institutions, little is known about best practices for developing such programs. Using a community-based participatory approach, this case study examines …
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Public Sector Succession: A Strategic Approach to Sustaining InnovationThis article explores public-sector succession in the U.S. Most literature on succession and succession planning begin with a familiar lament: executive-level transition merits more attention than it gets in the literature. It is a serious matter that …
News
Recent Alumni Make Huffpost 40-Under-40 Honor Roll in International DevelopmentTwo stellar recent graduates of NYU Wagner have been recognized by the Huffington Post’s annual 40-under-40 list of "Latinos to watch for in the realm of foreign policy and international affairs who are on their way towards opening doors for the next …
Stories
MHA Program and Beyond: Sehrish Mazhar's Career Redefined“My career in healthcare really began over 15 years ago. I started out in private practice in reception…that was a pivotal starting point in my career journey...being there for many years, I’ve always had a strong desire to take on increasingly greater …
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Student Spotlight: Hannah Larson (MPA 2023)What motivated you to attend Wagner, a school of public service? My friend, Manuela, and I had been working had been working as election canvasser first in Phoenix, Arizona for the 2020 General Election followed by Atlanta, Georgia for the 2020 Georgia …
Capstone Projects
Greening Initiatives for Harlem Hospital Center"Harlem Hospital Center (HHC) is two years along in its fiveyear Modernization Capital Campaign to upgrade its campus and build a new patient pavilion. HHC has a long and distinguished tradition of providing innovative, highquality health care programs …
Capstone Projects
Echoing Green Fellowship Program EvaluationSince its inception in 1987, Echoing Green has provided first-stage funding and support to nearly 400 visionary nonprofit leaders with bold ideas for social change. With this support, Echoing Green Fellows have created innovative organizations in urban …
Stories
Alumni Spotlight: Ali Knight (MPA 2007)When Ali Knight (MPA 2007) stepped into the role of CEO at Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) in the summer of 2020, he was stepping into a leadership position during a time of momentous change. Not only was he filling the role held by the organization’s …
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Ellen SchallDEAN AND MARTIN CHERKASKY PROFESSOR OF HEALTH POLICY & MANAGEMENT Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service 295 Lafayette Street, Room 2100A New York, NY 10012 Phone: (212) 998 - 7438 Email: ellen.schall@nyu.edu B.A., Swarthmore College J.D., …
News
Irfan Hasan (MPA 2000) Named to City & State’s 2025 Trailblazers in Health Care City & State ’s inaugural Trailblazers in Health Care honors exceptional individuals who are transforming the health landscape in New York and beyond. Among this year’s honorees is NYU Wagner alumnus Irfan Hasan, whose dedication to equitable health …
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Social Innovation & Investment InitiativeAs the world’s population continues to grow, so does the need for finding innovative entrepreneurial and financial solutions to address our most pressing social challenges. NYU Wagner’s Social Innovation & Investment Initiative provides the tools, …
Alumni In Action
Alice WongCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As Chief of Staff, I serve as a senior advisor to the President & Chief Executive Officer at the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC). Founded in 1965, CPC’s mission is to promote the social and …
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NYU Arts and Culture Network (ACN)MISSION Formerly titled Student Network Exploring Arts & Culture (SNEAC), this student organization was formed in 2003 to promote discourse on cultural policy and arts management within NYU Wagner, as well as more broadly throughout NYU and across New …
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Enabling low-income families to buy their own homes while holding the land in trust for the communityThe Burlington Community Land Trust has a radical vision: to secure housing as a basic right, not as a commodity to be bought and sold. The Trust enables low-income families to buy homes on land it owns, controls and keeps perpetually affordable. Founded …
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Fundamentals of Human Resources in Healthcare, Third EditionA healthcare organization’s performance is inextricably linked to how successfully its employees perform their jobs. All healthcare executives, regardless of their title or position within an organization, must understand how to motivate and manage …
Faculty Profile
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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Health Services Management Specialization Our mission is to prepare individuals for leadership roles in healthcare organizations. Our graduates apply their knowledge and skills to make evidence-based decisions that create high-quality, cost-effective healthcare organizations, and that promote …
Alumni In Action
Michael PatulloWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? Wagner's emphasis on the intersection between theory and practice very much appealed to me, as was the opportunity to take classes across a wide range of subject areas—from urban policy to quantitative …
Faculty Profile
Jack MydloJack Mydlo is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Administration of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Jack H. Mydlo, MD, MBA, FACS, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Urologic Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of …