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Alumni In Action
Betsy FullerHow did you find your first post-Wagner job? I found my first post-Wagner job (still my current job, almost 6 years later) by giving my resume to my nurse practitioner at the NYU Student Health Center! This only goes to show that how you present yourself …
Faculty Profile
Polly TrottenbergPolly Trottenberg was named dean of NYU Wagner on August 1, 2025. From April 2021 until January 2025, she was the Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), making her the chief operating officer of a federal agency with 57,000 …
Alumni In Action
Leda BloomfieldWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to find an urban planning school that connected planning to policy and to real people. I received traditional urban planning training, as well as non-traditional hands-on training in financial …
Faculty Profile
Ashley ThurowAshley Thurow is a Lecturer of Health Administration at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She currently serves as Vice President, Payer Contracting and High Performing Network Officer for Providence Health & Services. Providence …
Alumni In Action
Pamela SheeranWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? The international health management program has a very good reputation in the global health community. I heard about Wagner – with its esteemed professors, accommodating course schedules, great location, and …
Faculty Profile
Faiyaz JafferFaiyaz Jaffer, Ed.D Dr. Faiyaz Jaffer is the Research Scholar for the Islamic Center at New York University and an Associate Chaplain for the Center of Global & Spiritual Life at NYU. He holds a doctorate in education from New York University, with a …
Faculty Profile
Heather (Hagg) WestHeather (Hagg) West, PhD is the founding CEO and advisor to Wellnest Fertility. She is an executive operator with experience across the private sector, federal government, and venture-backed healthcare startups. Prior to joining Wellnest, Dr. West led …
Alumni In Action
Anjali Singh-CodeWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I could tell Wagner was more than just about getting a degree - it was about becoming a part of a community of people who wanted to make a difference. Every Wagner student I met had different interests - …
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Alumni in Action: Demystifying Regulations for Small Businesses"When you take perhaps the most complex city in the country, and you study urban planning at NYU Wagner, it's almost the most perfect equation for figuring out whatever the problem is in your city." After graduating from NYU Wagner, Harold returned to his …
Alumni In Action
Emily Ryder PerlmeterWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? NYU’s reputation is obviously excellent, but it wasn’t until I visited Wagner that I knew it was right for me. During Admitted Students Day, I realized how active, involved, and integrated into the city the …
Alumni In Action
Sona JoshiWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner for the education that I knew I would receive there. I wanted to build a career in healthcare and picked the program that would provide me with the strongest foundation. I chose my …
Alumni In Action
Andrew MaguireWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I knew that to grow in the field of international development, I'd need to develop more technical expertise, but I was hesitant to focus on a narrow sub-field. Wagner's MPA program allowed me to hone …
Faculty Profile
Tatiana HomonoffTatiana Homonoff is an Associate Professor of Economics and Public Policy at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service. Her research identifies areas in which behavioral economics can improve public policy with a focus on antipoverty programs, tax …
Alumni In Action
Daniel ManitskyWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? Wagner offered a great mix of classes focused on the "doing" of public sector work. While it offered a rigorous academic orientation, it was always focused on turning knowledge into action. It was not focused …
Alumni In Action
Michelle R. WongWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? The people, academics, and location influenced my decision to study at Wagner. I asked myself what I wanted to gain in terms of skills, non-classroom opportunities, living experience, and an alumni network. …
Faculty Profile
Todd StallingsTodd Stallings is a Lecturer of Health Administration at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Todd Stallings, MHA, FACHE is a seasoned healthcare executive with over thirty years' experience spanning hospitals, ambulatory care, and …
Alumni In Action
Alice ChengWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? After majoring in Biology and working in pharmaceutical research for two years I was looking for a career change. Wagner is one of the best graduate schools in the country for public administration, perfect …
Doctoral Student
Preksha JainPreksha is a doctoral student in Public Policy at NYU Wagner. Her research interests lie at the intersection of development economics and labor economics, particularly in the role that technology and digital platforms play in labor force participation and …
Alumni In Action
Lilian LiuWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? My undergraduate degree was quite theoretical and I wanted a master’s degree that was more hands-on and could provide me with skills to bring to the job market. I was interested in the public-private space so …
Alumni In Action
Erin LongbothumHow do you choose to be involved with Wagner now, as an alumna? The most exciting way I have been involved as an alumna is being the project lead for a Capstone project this past year. My organization along with the Center for NYC Neighborhoods asked the …
Alumni In Action
Blair AllanPlease describe why you chose NYU Wagner for graduate school? The main thing that drew me to NYU Wagner was its emphasis on public service and the idea of becoming a public servant. That journey stood out to me when I looked at the program at Wagner. I …
Publication
Review of Isabel Perera. The Welfare Workforce: Why Mental Health Care Varies Across Affluent Democracies.Review of Isabel Perera. The Welfare Workforce: Why Mental Health Care Varies Across Affluent Democracies. Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law. Winter, 2025 …
Faculty Profile
Breandan WardBreandan is a disability strategist, educator and leadership coach with an experienced academic and business background. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at New York University teaching disability-inclusive leadership and …