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Student Spotlight: Abdulla Alhussam (MPA)By Alex Fiorille (MPA) Name: Abdulla Alhussam Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) NYU Wagner Degree Program and Specialization: (MPA-PNP) 1. Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Dubai during a time of great infrastructure growth. …
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MISSION Framework: Market-Based Solutions for Social ImpactWhen the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approached the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service’s Social Innovation & Investment Initiative (SII) to review its decade-long history with impact investing, there was a clear alignment on objectives of …
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Key Takeaways from the 25th Annual Kovner-Behrman Health ForumThe 25th annual Kovner-Behrman Health Forum provided attendees with the opportunity to hear from an expert panel discussing “The Great Resignation’s” impact on healthcare. The Panel was moderated by Carla Jackie Sampson and featured Anu Ashok (MPA 2004), …
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Sandra Goldstein“Urban planning and economic development are two of the most stimulating and intellectually satisfying types of work one can do,” says Sandy Goldstein (MS 1998). “And a business improvement district,” she adds, “is an incredible way of helping to create a …
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Susan LacerteThere’s something about the number 13 this year for Susan Lacerte (MPA ’91). She has been at the Queens Botanical Garden for 13 years, and as a leap-year baby, she will be celebrating her 13th actual birthday on February 29th. But superstitious or not, …
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Prioritizing the Protection of Vulnerable Populations in California, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, and New YorkWhen she began studying at NYU Wagner in 2015, Justine Jacob (MPA 2018) brought her first-hand experiences working in both Palestine and Egypt to her international policy and management specialization. Justine was a global studies major in undergrad, and …
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Following up on President Hamilton's messageDear Colleagues: As Andy Hamilton’s email of this afternoon (copied below) states, starting this Wednesday, March 11, NYU (drawing on guidance from NYS and the CDC) will be pivoting to remote classes. The University, including all Wagner offices, will …
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Creating New Beginnings for Malawians, Alumna Melissa Kushner’s Nonprofit Aims to EmpowerMalawi, a small, southeast African country, is known as the “warm heart” of the continent, nicknamed for the friendly disposition of its people. But the country—nestled between some better-known neighbors, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zambia—faces real and …
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Marc MinorWhat do you do in your current role? I am currently a Senior Consultant with Deloitte. I work within their Business Risk service line, specifically in the area that focuses on government regulations. Presently, I have a Department of Defense (DoD) client. …
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Powering Structural Change: A Conference Challenging the Public Sector's Status QuoThe Wagner Diversity Council (WDC) hosted its second annual conference, Powering Structural Change, from March 27–March 31, 2023 to engage the Wagner community in a spectrum of discussions around the most crucial issues in public service. In partnership …
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Open Restaurants in New YorkNew York City’s Open Restaurants outdoor dining program began in June 2020. This municipal program has transformed the streets and sidewalks of the city. Today, more than 12,000 cafes, bars, and restaurants use sidewalk and/or parking lane space to serve …
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Student Spotlight: Quamid Francis (MPA-PNP)By: Claudia Babcock (MPA) Name: Quamid Francis Hometown: Born and raised in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, moved to Kissimmee, Florida—now current hometown. NYU Wagner Degree Program and Specialization: MPA-PNP, International Policy and Management 1. …
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Malini PatelTell 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? As Senior Director of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) …
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Study: Market Concentration Has Differing Impact On Affordable Care Act Marketplace PremiumsA new study published by the journal Health Affairs and coauthored by NYU Wagner dean Sherry Glied looks at the growth in health insurance premiums from 2014 to 2015 in two state-based Affordable Care Act Marketplaces: NY State of Health, and Covered …
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Sherry Glied, Economist and Health Care Policy Expert, Named Dean of NYU WagnerSherry A. Glied, a Harvard-trained economist from Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health whose expertise in health care reform has led to important governmental posts, was today named by NYU President John Sexton and Provost David McLaughlin to be the …
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PresentationsPresentations (through March 2023) (R. Zimmerman is the presenter where no presenter is indicated; an asterisk indicates presenter if other than or in addition to R. Zimmerman) March 23-27, 2023. “Spatially Dynamic Stakeholder Networks for Vital …
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David Sandman, Ph.D., Named President and CEO of New York State Health Foundation Following a nationwide search, the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) Board of Directors unanimously selected David Sandman, Ph.D., as the Foundation's next President and CEO. Dr. Sandman has been the Foundation's Senior Vice President since …
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Seth KerrCan you tell us a bit about your job and your job responsibilities? I'm a Leadership Fellow at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Currently, I'm placed with the Office of Sustainability for my final rotation. My main focus is developing the …
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Seun OwolabiCan you tell us about your employer and job responsibilities? I work in development and fundraising at North Star Fund. As a social justice organization and community foundation, we provide grants in New York City and the Hudson Valley. In my role, I …
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Nancy Pelosi Addresses NYU Wagner Graduates at 2016 ConvocationNYU Wagner enthusiastically honored 418 graduating students at the 2016 Convocation on May 17 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Resplendent in their academic attire amid a capacity audience of 2,000, the students—and their professors, faculty members, and …
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Luciana MermetTell 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? I currently work with the United Nations Development …
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Alumni Spotlight: Moses Mansu (MPA 2000)What motivated you to attend the Wagner School of Public Service and how did it impact your understanding of health and healthcare? I relocated from Ghana to the United States and went to work for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau …
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Bora LeeCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I'm the Chief of Staff at Fifth Avenue Committee. Our mission is to advance economic, social, and racial justice in New York City through integrated community-centered affordable housing, grassroots …
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Nora Abramson“After having visited many charter schools that break the mold of what’s expected,” says Nora Abramson (MPA 2008), “it doesn’t seem as complicated to fix the problems with urban education.” In her opinion, the “kids aren’t all that different [at public, …