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Malcolm AraosMalcolm Araos is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Public Service at NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and Associated Faculty in the Department of Environmental Studies. His research examines the governance and politics of adapting to …
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Alumni Spotlight: Alyxandra Ruzevich (MPA 2022)Where do you work? I recently accepted a job as a Climate Mitigation and Agriculture Specialist with Environmental Incentives, working directly with USAID's Natural Climate Solutions Division in the Center for Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure. …
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A Closer Look at the United Nations WP.29Setting industrial and product standards can have important implications for firms, consumers, industries, and national economies. Automobile standards are a case in point. For nearly a half-century, the Working Party 29 (WP) of the United Nations …
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PADM-GP.4155
Disability, Policy and Leadership-Building an Accessible WorldAdvancements in awareness and understanding have led to greater equity and inclusion in society for people with disabilities and health conditions. Developments such as the establishment of Disability Studies as an interdisciplinary field in the 1980’s …Stories
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 …
Alumni In Action
Breandan WardWhat initially led you to NYU Wagner, and what has inspired you to continue at NYU as an adjunct? After 15 years in investment banking, I wanted to refocus my work and studies on the two topics that had become huge sources of motivation and interest for …
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The Organization of Exposure to Violence Among Urban Adolescents: Clinical, Prevention, and Research ImplicationsProviding the latest research on effective prevention and intervention strategies for reducing youth violence, Youth Violence: Prevention, Intervention, and Social Policy is a comprehensive resource for dealing with both perpetrators and victims of …
Alumni In Action
Laura McGinleyCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I am a member of the Executive Team overseeing our Development, Marketing, and Communications work. I work closely with our CEO and our Board to expand our organization's philanthropic capacity and …
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Why Wagner Online?For more than 80 years, NYU Wagner has been leading positive change. By producing effective leaders, we make an impact that reverberates into the future. The Online Master of Health Administration degree was built upon that solid foundation and …
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Robyn SteinRobyn L. Stein is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Public Service at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and a consultant to not-for-profits with a focus on strategic marketing/communications, fundraising, event production, sponsorship …
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Executive Master of Public Administrationexecutive master of public administration Deliver social impact at the highest level. "I left NYU Wagner 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 …
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Student Spotlight: Daria Guzzo (MPA 2025)Daria Guzzo (MPA 2025), chair, Women's Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) Could you share a bit about yourself and tell us why you wanted to attend NYU Wagner? I grew up in the Quad Cities on the Iowa-Illinois border and attended Grinnell College, …
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Study at NYU Wagner Finds Significant Health Care Impact Among Low-Wage Adults from NYC Paid Sick Leave RequirementA new study by Dr Hansoo Koo and Sherry Glied published by JAMA has found strong evidence that paid sick leave in New York City was significantly associated with “small but important changes” in health care and preventative services use among low-income …
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The Fiscal Consequences of Special District Consolidation: Evidence from CaliforniaThe number of governments in the United States has increased steadily since the 1970s, driven by the proliferation of special districts. This growth has fueled concerns over the efficiency of public service provision, as many metropolitan areas rely on a …
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Airbnb Usage Across New York City Neighborhoods: Geographic Patterns and Regulatory ImplicationsThis paper offers new empirical evidence about actual Airbnb usage patterns and how they vary across neighborhoods in New York City. We combine unique, census-tract level data from Airbnb with neighborhood asking rent data from Zillow and administrative, …
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Online MHA - Master of Health Administration ProgramA Master's in Health Administration (MHA) is a graduate-level degree program designed to prepare individuals for leadership and management roles in the health industry. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in …
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Bribery or just desserts? Evidence on the influence of Congressional reproductive policy voting patterns on PAC contributions from exogenous variation in the sex mix of legislator offspringEvidence on the relationship between political contributions and legislators’ voting behavior is marred by concerns about endogeneity in the estimation process. Using a legislator’s offspring sex mix as a truly exogenous variable, we employ an …
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Dual DegreesNYU Wagner offers dual degrees in partnership with several other NYU schools. Adding a master's degree in Public Administration or Urban Planning to an existing program helps you learn the critical skills to enhance the impact you'll have on the world. …
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MPA Student's Encounter with the Former President of Planned ParenthoodBy Zak Hill-Whilton (MPA-PNP) Having arrived late to microeconomics several weeks ago, one of my biggest academic fears came to fruition when I forgot to hand in a homework assignment. As a first-time offender, I was allowed to submit the assignment the …
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Alec Schierenbeck Discusses Affordable Housing in NYC at 2025 Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy ForumOn October 16, 2025, NYU Wagner hosted its annual Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum featuring guest speaker Alec Schierenbeck, executive director of the Charter Revision Commission and general counsel for the Department of City Planning. Wagner’s Main …
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Elizabeth AngelesElizabeth Angeles built a career focused on transforming how institutions serve and engage with local communities. A lifelong New Yorker with roots in community advocacy, Elizabeth brings extensive field experience in public policy, emergency management, …
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Student Spotlight: Jacob Olander (MPA-PNP 2026)Jacob Olander (MPA-PNP 2026), communications chair, Wagner Philanthropy Can you share a bit about yourself and tell us why you chose to attend a school of public service? When I was an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia, I became …
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Alumni Spotlight: Kalliope Vourakis (MPA-HPAM 2023)Kalliope Vourakis (MPA-HPAM 2023), Project Manager, Northwell Health As a Project Manager at Northwell Health, what are your key responsibilities, and how do they contribute to enhancing patient experience? In my role at Northwell Health, I oversee a mix …
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Causes, Cost Consequences, and Risk Implications of Accidents in U.S. Hazardous Liquid Pipeline InfrastructureIn this paper the causes and consequences of accidents in US hazardous liquid pipelines that result in the unplanned release of hazardous liquids are examined. Understanding how different causes of accidents are associated with consequence measures can …