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Heather HaggHeather Hagg is the VP, Analytics and Operations at Castlight Health, with executive experience in private sector, federal government and startup healthcare organizations. As the Vice President, Medical Operations at K Health, she led US expansion of the …
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Event Recap: A Conversation with Distinguished Visiting Urbanist Iris Weinshall and GuestsOn Thursday, April 3, 2025, NYU Wagner hosted, in its Main Event Space, A Conversation with Distinguished Visiting Urbanist Iris Weinshall and an expert panel discussing civic infrastructure in New York City. Weinshall, the chief operating officer of the …
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Women's Affordable Housing Network (WAHN)MISSION The Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN) is dedicated to empowering women and promoting workplace equity within the affordable housing industry. Our NYU chapter focuses on career development, networking opportunities, and keeping our members …
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Wagner Consulting Group (WCG)Mission The core belief of the Wagner Consulting Group (WCG) is that the skill sets essential to consulting are translatable and desirable to all Wagner students, regardless of industry (e.g., Nonprofit, Health, or Government). The WCG has two aims: To …
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Don WaisanenDon Waisanen is an Adjunct Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. He is also a Professor in the Baruch College, CUNY Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, where he received the Presidential …
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ADORE: A Framework for Community Building to Dismantle anti-Black Racism in AcademiaIn higher education, power structures, including anti-Black racism, perpetuate whiteness and thwart the full capability of human potential for Black Americans. The aggregate impact of anti-Black racism, a specific form of racism, potentiates the …
Capstone Projects
Our World Survey 2007: A Global Youth Perspective on Citizenship and Identity (Including an In-Depth Look of Youth from Israel and Lebanon)The Our World Survey 2007 captures the perceptions, attitudes and knowledge young people (ages 15-24), in all regions of the world, have on the topics of global citizenship and identity. The results and analysis of this survey are intended to inform …
Alumni In Action
Jason Leivenberg I always had an appreciation for New York. As an LA native, I was captivated by its cultural boldness and energetic bustle. I had spent 4-5 years working at Hillel on the West Coast and kept observing that New York was pioneering and setting the agenda …
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UN Economic and Social Council forum brings together youth leadership on sustainable developmentPaula Sevilla Núñez (MUP Candidate 2019) reflects on her experiences at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum last month: The current youth generation is often dismissed as self-centered and narcissistic, but the 2018 ECOSOC Youth Forum painted a very different …
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Student Spotlight: Sai Srihas Borra (MPA-HPAM 2026)Sai Srihas Borra (MPA-HPAM 2026) is an active member of the NYU and Wagner communities, serving as co-chair of the Wagner Health Network and as Social Sector Leadership Diversity Fellow through the NYU Changemaker Center. How did your bachelor's degree …
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Roundup: Sarah Kaufman's Media Appearances on Congestion Pricing Rollout As New York City launched its congestion pricing program on January 5, 2025, Director of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation and NYU Wagner Associate Professor of Public Service Sarah Kaufman emerged as one of the most sought-after experts on this …
Capstone Projects
STRATEGIES FOR GROWING LOCAL BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPFounded in 1949, the Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce (GVCCC) serves businesses in Greenwich Village, Chelsea, SoHo, NoHo, Union Square, Flatiron, and the East Village by providing programs and services in four key areas: advocacy, education, …
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Wagner Womxn (WW)Mission Wagner Womxn (WW) aims to raise awareness and engage the Wagner community on public policies affecting womxn and gender-expansive people. To do so, we share relevant information and host events for the entire NYU and Wagner community focused on …
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A Government Ill Executed: The Decline of the Federal Service and How to Reverse ItThe federal government is having increasing difficulty faithfully executing the laws, which is what Alexander Hamilton called “the true test” of a good government. This book diagnoses the symptoms, explains their general causes, and proposes ways to …
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Convocation 2017: Keynote Speaker Patrick GaspardVice President of Open Society Foundations and former US Ambassador to South Africa Patrick Gaspard addresses the graduating class of …
Alumni In Action
Ariana ProehlWhat do you do in your current role? I am the creator, producer and host of an online talk show called Know This! with Ariana ( www.knowthis.tv ). I'm currently on a 16-city speaking and talk show tour, interviewing next generation voices in various …
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Alumni Spotlight: Jessica González-Rojas (MPA 2003) In 2020, Jessica González-Rojas (MPA 2003) was elected to the New York State Assembly representing the 34th Assembly District, which includes the diverse Queens communities of Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, Woodside, and Corona. She is an unapologetic …
Faculty Profile
Jenny DorenJenny Doren, M.B.A., M.S., is an Adjunct Lecturer of Health Administration at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Storytelling has been a constant in Jenny’s career, which began in television news and evolved into executive …
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2021 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONSPresented for leadership capacity and exceptional contribution to public service. …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Named to City & State's 2025 Above & Beyond: Women ListCity & State ’s 2025 Above & Beyond: Women list honors trailblazing leaders whose work has significantly impacted New York communities. Among this year’s honorees are two NYU Wagner alumni, Elisabeth Wynn and Lourdes Zapata, who have made remarkable …
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Malik Dent Focusing his MPA studies on health policy and management, Malik Dent (MPA 2018) is committed to ensuring the wellness of all people. His dedication to public service is reflected in the initiatives and institutions he leads, including the NYC Mayor's …
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Four NYU Wagner Alumni Named 2025 City & State Nonprofit TrailblazersIn City & State’s 2025 Nonprofit Trailblazers list , four NYU Wagner alumni were recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the community. Alexandros Hatzakis (MPA-PNP 2013), chief operating officer and associate executive director, FPWA In …
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Anthony ThomasAnthony Thomas is a strategic planning and organizational management professional who focuses on the intersection of politics, policy, strategy, and advocacy. He focuses on building systems and operationalizing campaigns to procure funding or increase …
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Wagner Global Government Network (WGGN)MISSION The Wagner Global Government Network (WGGN) aims to connect and empower NYU Wagner students who are passionate about public service and have relevant experience. Our mission is to facilitate collaborative contributions to the development of …