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Alumni In Action
Rochelle BrahallaWhat were you doing before you came to NYU Wagner? After graduating from Cornell University in 2014 with an undergraduate degree in landscape architecture, I worked in urban agriculture in Memphis, TN, for several years, where I built school gardens at …
Faculty Profile
MICHAEL DUFFYMichael Thomas Duffy is a manager with extensive experience in the public, private and non-profit sector; currently he is the President of the Great Oaks Foundation, whose mission is to give students access to a quality education through High Dosage …
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Social Investment Through the Lens of MicrofinanceThe reality of social investment can be messy. How could it not be? The aim is to support a new sort of capitalist endeavor driven by pursuit of social progress rather than just pursuit of profit. Yet modern history has been shaped by the tensions between …
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Online Issue Politicization: How the Common Core and Black Lives Matter Discussions Evolved on Social MediaSocial media present an increasingly common path to issue politicization, as the distance between policy advocates and the masses is greatly reduced. In this Data Report, we analyze the discussions on Twitter of two issues (Black Lives Matter and Common …
Capstone Projects
Comprehensive Revitalization Plan for the North Shore of Staten IslandThe Capstone team was asked to study and prepare a revitalization plan for the Kill Van Kull Waterfront on the North Shore of Staten Island. The one-mile waterfront study area was once home to a thriving maritime and heavy industrial manufacturing base …
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ReEvaluating Program and Organizational Focus and its Coherence with Current Trends in the Nonprofit Environment"Following an almost 100 year existence, the Near East Foundation (NEF) is at a pivotal point in reassessing its place among nonprofit organizations in a similar market. NEF's programs consist mainly of agriculture, education, health care and income …
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PADM-GP.2186
Leadership and Social TransformationThis course is appropriate for students interested in the role that leadership plays in advancing social innovation and social change in the context of democratic governance. The course explores the role of leadership in organizational efforts to change …Stories
Student Spotlight: Tiffany Rose Miller (MPA-PNP)Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Tiffany Rose Miller and I'm currently an MPA-PNP candidate with a Public Policy Analysis specialization at NYU Wagner and a focus on the Quantitative Methods Track. I work as a national security Intern for a …
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Student Spotlight: Sita Goetschius (MPA 2023)Serving as the engagement director for the Wagner Diversity Council (WDC), Sita works to ensure that all students feel welcome and foster opportunities for intentional discourse, practice, and action around diversity and inclusion. What motivated you to …
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Alumni In Action
Theresa JenkinsonWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to combine my interest in management, strategy, and public service in a program that was committed to innovation and impact. Its location and role in the New York community also provided …
Alumni In Action
Madina P. OuedraogoWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? 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 that offers a comprehensive curriculum; it is an environment that …
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Liz DeMatteisLiz DeMatteis is a Lecturer of Health Administration at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Liz is a dynamic leader with experience across a wide range of health tech firms. From her 20+-year career, Liz brings broad perspective …
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Restructuring Local Government Finance in Developing Countries: Lessons from South AfricaExamining cutting-edge issues of international relevance in the ongoing redesign of the South African local government fiscal system, the contributors to this volume analyze the major changes that have taken place since the demise of apartheid. The 1996 …
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Does the Structure and Composition of the Board Matter? The Case of Nonprofit OrganizationsThis article discusses some of the key differences in board behavior between nonprofit organizations and for-profit firms using a relatively new dataset from New York City nonprofits. We provide evidence on the broader role that nonprofit boards play for …
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The End of an Illusion: The Future of Health Policy in Western Industrialized NationsIn Western industrialized nations, the health sector can no longer continue to grow in the future as it has in the past. The notion that the welfare state can provide an abundance of costly medical services for all its citizens is now widely recognized as …
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Course Overview: Human Resources Leading Talent DevelopmentThis course is designed for public and nonprofit leaders and managers rather than human resource professionals and provides a broad overview of human resources and talent leadership. Regardless of the role you’ll play in the public/nonprofit sector, your …
Capstone Projects
New York University Downtown HospitalThe resident played a lead role in the DME (Durable Medical Equipment) Program. During her rotation in the Rehabilitation Clinic, the resident learned that the hospital had been giving out durable medical equipment, such as canes and crutches, to the …
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Why Do Chinese Households Save So Much?Using a dataset that covers 5 decades (1960–2009), we show that the main determinants of China's household savings rate are disposable income (measured by its reciprocal) and the old-age dependency rate. The income growth rate and young age dependency …
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Coping with Adversity: Regional Economic Resilience and Public PolicyMetropolitan economies sometimes experience economic adversity, with resulting serious impacts on the area's residents and institutions. The causes, nature, and length of these regional economic problems vary. The question we address in this book is why …
Capstone Projects
World Bank Community Driven Development ImplicationsThe Capstone team was responsible for examining the World Banks community driven development (CDD) approach on natural resource management, rural development, and poverty reduction. The team was involved in extensive research to define community driven …
Capstone Projects
World Bank Community Driven Development ImplicationsThe Capstone team was responsible for examining the World Banks community driven development (CDD) approach on natural resource management, rural development, and poverty reduction. The team was involved in extensive research to define community driven …
Capstone Projects
Analysis of the Implementation of Domestic Violence Against Women and Dowry-Related Domestic Violence LegislationIn India, women activists are now pushing for the enactment of legislation against domestic violence. Through research and fieldwork in Lucknow, India, the Capstone team first examined the evolution and implementation of legislation against dowry-related …
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Mayors Say They're at Forefront of Government ResponsivenessSituated at the front lines of government, mayors of small and mid-sized cities increasingly find themselves dealing directly with the impact of climate change, immigration, and technological and economic shifts – with little or no help, several of them …