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Jianhao (Felix) ZhouWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I was super excited about studying urban planning in New York City. Wagner has a great urban planning program with flexibility to take a variety of courses at other schools that benefit knowledge buildup of …
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Heather Diaz-TranWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner because of its location. I wanted to learn, live, and breathe transportation both in my professional and personal day-to-day experiences. How did being in New York impact your professional …
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Bob FohnghoHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? Being in New York gives me professional stability in employment opportunities. I have been very fortunate to work for some of the country’s top healthcare institutions right here in New York. …
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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 …
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Rahil RangwalaWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I was coming to Wagner with considerable work experience and the program offered me flexibility and the most options at that point in time. I was able to curate the right academic experience from all the …
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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 …
Publication
Chapter 71: Final Reflections: Participatory Research and the Need for Transformations in a World in CrisisJo Howard, Sonia Ospina, and Danny Burns …
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Chapter 2: Challenges In The Practice Of Participatory Research And InquiryDanny Burns, Jo Howard, and Sonia Ospina …
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Chapter 1: Introduction: Navigating the Complex and Dynamic Landscape of Participatory Research and InquirySonia M. Ospina, Danny Burns, & Jo Howard …
Faculty Profile
Wayne Suiter MatamorosWayne is a strategic design leader with over a decade and a half of experience in applying design methods to complex challenges in both the public and private sector around the globe. More recently, Wayne served as the Chief Strategy Officer for …
News
Full Steam Ahead Retreat Reflections 2022Designed for students with one year remaining at NYU Wagner, the "Full Steam Ahead" retreat offers time for reflection, forecasting, and skill building in an inclusive and collaborative environment. Read some comments below from students who took part in …
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Robert EspinozaWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? Wagner had an impressive reputation as a top-tier school that equipped students with the right mix of skills in policy analysis, nonprofit management, and related disciplines such as economics. I also liked …
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Jordan CalhounHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? New York has such a large base of public agencies and nonprofit organizations that it’s a natural networking center for some of the most innovative and influential professionals in public …
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Kate Slevin1. Why did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I was working at the New York City Parks Department and was attracted to the curriculum and the option of going to school part-time while keeping my full-time job. 2. How did being in New York impact your …
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Rebecca AbramsonRebecca Abramson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Rebecca Abramson's professional journey is guided by her deep-seated passion for leveraging data, research, and equity to …
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Catherine LeeWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I choose Wagner for graduate school because of its New York City location, the courses that were offered, and the diverse and in-depth background of the faculty. My goal was to change the trajectory of my …
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Starlene Sharma1. Why did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to go to school in New York, I wanted to study for an MPA, and I wanted to attend a top Institution-- so there were two clear options. Visiting both campuses to meet students and professors made …
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Yusef FreemanHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? Being in New York, I was able to learn how municipal government worked in the largest city in the country while interning in both the Mayor's Office and City Council. I also got my start in the …
Stories
Walking the Talk: How NIIAC's ESG Walks are Changing Networking in NYCBy Devashish Taknet (MPA 2024) In the bustling heart of New York City, the NYU Impact Investing Alumni Club (NIIAC) has pioneered an invigorating twist to traditional networking. With the 2023 launch of their Monthly ESG Walks in Central Park, the club …
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Anna VerdiyanHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? New York did not just impact my professional journey, it defined it entirely. Inspired by my mother’s transfer to New York City to lead global child development efforts in her position at …
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Dan SuraciWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? NYU Wagner was my only choice for grad school. I liked the mission and the policy-focused approach. I also wanted to be in Manhattan with a diverse, multidisciplinary crowd. At the end of the day, it just …
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Breanna DiGiammarinoWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I started a small nonprofit as an undergrad and wanted to expand my skills in the management aspect of scaling-up that organization. Wagner offered a great opportunity to do that in a wonderful community of …
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Ross MudrickWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? Wagner has a great reputation, of course, but the blend of theoretical and the practical was specifically attractive. Reading about professors who had been at the forefront on issues and challenges I cared …