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Sarah StefanskiCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As an assistant director at the New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO), I oversee budget and policy research for the Housing, Environment, and Infrastructure team. IBO is a non-mayoral city …
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The Merit and Reputation of an Administration: Presidential Appointees on the Appointments ProcessAmerican government was designed to be led by citizens who would step out of private life to serve their nation, then return to their communities enriched by that service and ready to recruit the next generation of citizen servants. The Founding Fathers …
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Alumni Spotlight: Madina P. Ouedraogo (MPA 2020)What motivated you to attend the Wagner School of Public Service and pursue its Master of Public Administration program? I chose NYU Wagner because I wanted to attend a school that was rooted in public service. Wagner is not just a public policy school …
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SPRING 2022 LEAD & PARKE Fellows We are thrilled to announce the Fellows for Spring 2022, who will be working at a variety of organizations involved in pro-democracy and voter access work. …
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Student Spotlight: Matthew Carcione (MPA-HPAM 2027)Matthew Carcione (MPA-HPAM 2027) Manager of Financial Operations, Perioperative Services at Northwell Health What inspired you to pursue an MPA-HPAM at Wagner, and how has it complemented your experience in financial operations and perioperative services? …
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Seth KerrCan you tell us a bit about your job and your job responsibilities? I'm a Leadership Fellow at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Currently, I'm placed with the Office of Sustainability for my final rotation. My main focus is developing the …
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Kate HornerWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to be in New York, and I wanted a practical, hands-on degree from a top institution with a diverse student body. Wagner provided that. It enabled me to study international development and human …
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Recent improvement and projected worsening of weather in the United StatesAs climate change unfolds, weather systems in the United States have been shifting in patterns that vary across regions and seasons. Climate science research typically assesses these changes by examining individual weather indicators, such as temperature …
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Program UpdatesAugust 31, 2020 Cohort 4 Graduation Ceremony On June 30, 2020, the eight participants from GWSLP Cohort 4 graduated after the successful completion of all the program requirements. The graduation ceremony was held as a Zoom event. The ceremony provided an …
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Marlon WilliamsTell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly describe your employment organization and position responsibilities, as well as any relevant volunteer or entrepreneurial activities? I serve as the Director of Housing Employment Programs …
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Japan's Universal and Affordable Health Care: Lessons for the United States?Health care has emerged as perhaps the most urgent issue in America, and health care reform as the most ambitious initiative in domestic policy since the New Deal. Japan, on the other hand, already boasts the world's lowest infant mortality rate and …
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Student Spotlight: Ana Gabriela Cerón-OviedoAna Gabriela Cerón-Oviedo, MPA-PNP 2025 Can you share a bit about yourself and what motivated you to attend a school of public service? I was born and raised in Colombia and moved to New York City to pursue my Master of Public Administration at NYU …
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The Health Planning Predicament Health planning is in trouble. Health care costs are out of control. Access to services is inadequate, and too many people fail to receive the right services at the right time, at the right place, and for the right reason. Little consensus exists about …
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Joanna SimonPlease describe what you were doing before you came to NYU Wagner? Before coming to Wagner I worked in environmental advocacy and education. I worked for Hudson River Park as well as a nonprofit organization and I knew that I was interested in pursuing a …
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Admissions Events RecordingsPAST EVENTS View recordings of past events and webinars to know more about NYU Wagner. Executive MPA (EMPA) Information Session November 10, 2025 5:30pm-6:30pm Virtual Event Are you an experienced professional ready to elevate your career in public …
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Alumni Spotlight: Mustafa Babak (Global EMPA 2017)Where do you work? I am the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Afghan-American Foundation (AAF), a non-profit organization founded in 2020 to elevate and advance the interests of Afghan-Americans through policy and cultural advocacy, education, …
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Alumni Spotlight: Mahima Sharda (MPA 2022)Where do you work? I currently work at Dasra, a philanthropic consultancy based in Mumbai, India. Describe your current job. In my role at Dasra, I contribute to the Research and Insights team, specializing in conducting comprehensive research and …
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Alumni Spotlight: Brittany Edghill (MPA-PNP 2022)Brittany Edghill (MPA-PNP 2022) Program Manager for Diversity Initiatives, Office of Science and Research, NYU Grossman School of Medicine In your current role, you oversee diversity initiatives at the Grossman School of Medicine. What drew you to this …
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NYU Wagner Gathering of Brazil Parliamentarians and Analysts Weighs Future of Amazon Rain ForestA panel discussion at NYU Wagner on Sept. 23 weighed the future of the imperiled Amazon rainforest at a particularly volatile moment in its history – with widespread burning and despoliation, and rising global concern. During the morning forum, a …
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New York Building Congress and NYU Wagner Launch New Fellowship to Expand Research and Advocacy ProgramsThe New York Building Congress and NYU Wagner have partnered to launch a new Fellowship in Urban Policy and Planning. The Fellowship Program places Wagner graduate students into part-time employment with the Building Congress. The program offers graduate …
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Accelerating progress: Making transit accessible for all New YorkersThe journey to make New York’s public transportation system accessible to people with disabilities and other mobility challenges is at a critical juncture. Sustaining progress hinges on crucial funding from the implementation of the Congestion Pricing …
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Brittany EdghillIn your current role, you oversee diversity initiatives at the Grossman School of Medicine. What drew you to this field? What drew me to this field was the opportunity to create meaningful change by expanding access to mentorship, resources, and …
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Student-Led NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) Invests in Company That Supports Journalists with Innovative Tools and Resources The student-led NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) has completed its sixth investment, this time backing Rolli , a company dedicated to fostering a thriving media ecosystem by equipping journalists with innovative tools and resources. Through its …
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Luciana MermetTell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly describe your employment organization and position responsibilities, as well as any relevant volunteer or entrepreneurial activities? I currently work with the United Nations Development …