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Leadership, Diversity and RaceFoldy, E. G. & Ospina, S. 2015. “ Leadership styles, ethnicity and race. ” Entry for Hou, Xiaoshuo (ed.) Blackwell Encyclopedia of Race, Ethnicity and Nationalism. Blackwell. Ospina, S., El Hadidy, W. Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion: Insights from …
Alumni In Action
Sally GreenspanHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? Virtually everything that happens in the classroom is tied explicitly to current events and topics within the NYC area. It is absolutely true that Wagner uses the city as a laboratory for almost …
Capstone Projects
North ShoreLong Island Jewish Health SystemCompleting a project under the direction of senior leadership of the North ShoreLong Island Jewish Health System Quality Management Department, the administrative residents had the opportunity to determine why the compliance rate for smoking cessation …
Capstone Projects
Performance Based Grant Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Experiences in Bangladesh, Nepal and UgandaIn order to meet the Millennium Development Goals, governments in developing nations will need to substantially improve their ability to deliver basic infrastructure and services. One of the most promising strategies for achieving this is the use of …
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Performance Based Grant Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Experiences in Bangladesh, Nepal and UgandaIn order to meet the Millennium Development Goals, governments in developing nations will need to substantially improve their ability to deliver basic infrastructure and services. One of the most promising strategies for achieving this is the use of …
Capstone Projects
Developing Strategies to Advance HIV Prevention and Family Planning ServicesUganda Village Project (UVP) is an international nonprofit organization working in rural communities in Uganda’s Iganga district to promote public health. UVP focuses on malaria and HIV prevention; water, sanitation, and hygiene; and family planning and …
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Researching Municipal Policies Affecting Women and Minority Business OwnersCiti Ventures is the innovation and venture capital team of Citigroup, a multinational investment banking and financial services corporation. Their clients include small business owners and entrepreneurs across the US, particularly women and minorities, …
Faculty Profile
Judy C. PolynéAs an Adjunct Professor, Judy Polyné teaches Introduction to Statistical Methods . Additionally, Ms. Polyné has taught Multiple Regression and Econometrics and co-taught the Research Capstone and Research Tools and Methods for Public Service at Wagner. …
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Chengyan PuChengyan Pu is a PhD candidate in Public Administration at Zhejiang University. His research interests include local government, housing policy, and public finance, and he specializes in social network analysis. His work has been published in Applied …
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Sunita DesaiSunita Desai is a health economist. Her research investigates how policies and incentives shape health care provider behavior and organizational structure. She also examines the role of information and price transparency in consumer decision-making in …
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Climate Change Risk and the Maryland State Retirement SystemClimate change poses a real and meaningful threat to economies, industries, and companies at global, national, and local levels. The physical impacts of climate change create multiple, well-documented risks to people, governments, and business, but the …
Capstone Projects
AN AUDIT OF GRANT MODIFICATION PROCESSESThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust (Helmsley Trust) is dedicated to improving people's lives and building healthier futures for individuals and communities worldwide. Helmsley Trust invests in innovative ideas and research in six key …
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MUNICIPAL FINANCE STRATEGIES FOR INDONESIA’S WASTE MANAGEMENT SECTOR The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) acts as a hybrid development organization and finance institution that works to invest in and catalyze capital for projects in developing countries. As part of its efforts to incorporate municipal …
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SUPPORTING THE WORKFORCE IN THE TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEETSThe NYC Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Council (MaiiC) is a mayoral industry partnership that supports local manufacturing and industrial sectors. As federal, state, and local policies increasingly focus on mandating and incentivizing the …
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CREATING IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR A GARDEN EDUCATION PROGRAMLand to Learn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing food justice and community wellness through education. Its SproutEd Program brings garden education to students in grades K-2 in the Newburgh, Beacon, Kingston, and Garrison areas of New York …
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MPA, International Development Policy and Management Specialization-MA, International RelationsTotal credits required: 57 24 credits toward the Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations 10 Core credits International Relations (INTRL-GA 1700, 4 credits), Global and International History (INTRL-GA 1600, 4 credits), and Writing for International …
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Alumni Spotlight: Dan Suraci (MUP 2013)Name: Dan Suraci, AICP Program and Graduation: Master of Urban Planning, 2013 Current employment: Senior Consultant with TransPro Consulting “If you are going to test big ideas, there's nowhere better [to do that] than the most dynamic, complex and …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Launch New Public Policy Wiki – PolicyAtlasIn the US alone, there are 90,056 distinct governmental entities. But nowhere on the Internet can a policy maker find information on how a policy solution has worked for jurisdictions beyond his or her own. Enter Kevin Hansen , Matthew Lisiecki , and Neil …
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David GregoryDavid has had a 40 year career spanning hospital (including NYU Langone) and health plan administration, managed care, health economics/outcomes research (HEOR) and medical technology evaluation. A 1989 NYU Wagner alum, he was a partner and healthcare …
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Student Spotlight: Lenny Cabral (MPA 2023)In her final year, Lenny Cabral (MPA 2023) reflects on the relationships and community of the Black Student Association (BSA) as well as her Capstone experience in the Dominican Republic which allowed for hands-on learning in international development and …
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Measuring a Theater Organization’s Impact in Alternative High SchoolsOpening Act is a nonprofit organization that provides theater programs for students in New York City’s most underserved public schools with the goal of providing students with the confidence and skills to succeed in life and become leaders in their …
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Bronx Health REACHBronx Health REACH is a coalition of over 40 community-based organizations and partners whose mission is to eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities, specifically in the Southwest Bronx. The Resident was involved in two main initiatives including …
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The Effect of the Diffusion of the Surgical Robot on the Hospital-level Utilization of Partial NephrectomyIntroduction : The rapid diffusion of the surgical robot has been controversial because of the technology’s high costs and its disputed marginal benefit. Some, however, have suggested that adoption of the robot may have improved care for patients with …
Alumni In Action
Nick MolinariTell 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? The NYC Parks Department's Planning Division coordinates …