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Samantha White… Acquisition, Human Resources, Healthcare Management, HR Leadership and Consulting. She brings with her valuable …
Faculty Profile
Sophie Pauze… Office of Behavioral Health. Her cross-functional leadership role spans strategic planning, workforce …
News
NYU Wagner Labor Initiative Welcomes New Senior Fellow to Support State and Local Labor Enforcement… preventing retaliation against workers who speak out about wage theft, overseeing the development and … $34 million in penalties against employers. Under her leadership, the Wage and Hour Division also addressed …
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Master of Urban Planning Application Checklist… introduce yourself and to inform the admissions committee about your goals, background, and career plans as they relate … Essay 1 The admissions committee is interested in learning about your impact to date, and any achievements, skillsets, … issue that ignites your passion. Why are you passionate about this issue? In what ways do you believe the program …
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Master of Public Administration Application Checklist… introduce yourself and to inform the admissions committee about your goals, background, and career plans as they relate … Essay 1 The admissions committee is interested in learning about your impact to date, and any achievements, skillsets, … issue that ignites your passion. Why are you passionate about this issue? In what ways do you believe the program …
Alumni In Action
Char Woods… those taught with the case studies) and talking about policy issues and the role of leadership and management. The EMPA program offered an … Do you have any thoughts for people who are thinking about getting an EMPA from Wagner? I absolutely would—and …
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Student Spotlight: Matthew Carcione (MPA-HPAM 2027)… and perioperative services? I've always been passionate about healthcare, particularly in how operational efficiency … budget planning and resource allocation in my role. The leadership training has also been instrumental in refining my … changes can lead to big improvements, and I'm passionate about creating policies that enable healthcare organizations …
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Which program is right for me?… policy Executive MPA Who Should Apply? Students seeking leadership roles in the public and nonprofit sectors, looking … experience, with increasingly progressive management and leadership responsibility, required. Class Times Evenings, … foundations, and private sector companies. Graduates hold leadership positions across nonprofit, government, …
Alumni In Action
Samuel Filler… and administrative professionals was my favorite part about Wagner. I made lifelong friends and mentors by … of the public service universe and at high levels of leadership. I have always found that alumni are willing to meet for lunch or coffee, and share reflections about their personal journeys and career paths. Our alumni …
Alumni In Action
Primo Lasana… Can you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? What were you doing before … with a fantastic network of peers. I explored my own leadership, I learned how to read financial statements, I consulted for a nonprofit. I became literate in leadership and theory, while enjoying new classes like …
Alumni In Action
Lauren Baranco… part of the Bay Area Wagner Alumni Group and served in leadership. I have created deep friendships and enjoy the … my relationships, the variety in my coursework, and my leadership opportunities I made lifelong friends and was part …
Faculty Profile
Christopher P. Boone, PhD, FACHE, FHIMSS… his impact. Chris's career is marked by significant leadership roles, including his tenure at AbbVie as Vice … in harnessing data for healthcare transformation. His leadership and innovative thinking have been widely … recognized. Chris is an inducted member of the Executive Leadership Council and features in The DataIQ 100 Most …
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Hewett Chiu… by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement in Healthcare Leadership, Patient Safety, and Healthcare Quality … Healthcare in 2025, and had a video documentary produced about his work in 2018 which premiered at the Ronald Reagan …
News
Dean Polly Trottenberg and Governor Helder Barbalho of Pará, Brazil, Sign Memorandum of Understanding… sustainable development policies in Pará, which governs about 20 percent of the Amazon rainforest biome. The Amazon … Week in New York, and thank you for all your work and leadership on behalf of Brazil and the Amazon.” NYU Wagner …
Alumni In Action
Susan Lacerte… There’s something about the number 13 this year for Susan Lacerte (MPA ’91). … 29th. But superstitious or not, nothing seems unlucky about her current circumstances. As Executive Director of the … Administration building designed to attain the highest ‘Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design’ (LEED®) …
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Student Spotlight: My Nguyen (MPA 2024)… for a brighter, more equitable future. Can you share a bit about yourself and what motivated you to attend a school of … gained experience with the Center for Public Research and Leadership as well as the NYC Department of Education. How … My experience with the Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) at Columbia University and my internship …
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FALL 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWS… to focus on democratic reform policies. JJ is passionate about advocating for structural reform to increase … Staff One Percent for Development Fund. She is passionate about applying data analytics to help advance pro-democratic … Zarina Dhillon (she/her) is passionate about using quantitative techniques in unique ways to …
Alumni In Action
Chrissy Kiernan… MPA to build my network, enhance my resume particularly in leadership and management, to become an expert in … have an amazing capstone experience. Can you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? My position is the Chief …
Capstone Projects
Making Volunteers Work: Best Practices in Volunteer Management… is a nonprofit organization that provides technological, leadership, and career readiness opportunities to underserved … Research findings served as the basis for recommendations about the appropriateness of integrating volunteers into …
News
"Improving Albany" Takes Center Stage at NYU Wagner Forum… The question of what to do about New York’s indictment-prone State Legisature took … Some of the panelists said it's up to the Legislature's leadership and its younger members to improve accountability, …
Alumni In Action
Katherine Lynch… Can you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I am a member of the … and performance measurement and management; to strategic leadership skills and developing a better understanding of … What advice would you give to someone considering or about to enter the EMPA Program? For someone about to enter …
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Student Spotlight: Bryan Matthew (MPA-PNP 2025)… Wagner Black Student Association (BSA) Can you share a bit about yourself and what inspired you to attend a school of … with professional development trainings that enhanced my leadership, project management, and collaboration skills. … to mirror our strategies and engagement or learn from my leadership. Even hearing my name mentioned in conversations …
Alumni In Action
Omar Daair… my strengths. It also gave me the space to think both about how to tackle the big global challenges we are facing, and how to strengthen leadership within the public sector. I also met some very … Wagner but it went by too quickly. Can you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? Most recently I was Head of …
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Jennifer Curry (MPA 2007) on helping social impact organizations advance equity… job training program focused on incorporating education about freelancing into traditional workforce programs. Curry … in nonprofit management and a doctorate in education leadership from New York University. She was named a 2018 …