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An Unconventional Path: Seung Hyun Moon’s (MPA-HPAM 2006) Journey from NYU Wagner to BioTech ExecutiveGrowing up in Korea, Seung Hyun Moon (MPA-HPAM 2006) would have never imagined where his career would take him. Once a burgeoning physician, Moon then graduated from NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with an MPA degree in health …
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Assessing the Impact of September 11th, 2001, on Children, Youth and Parents in the U.S.: Lessons from Applied Developmental ScienceIntroduces the articles appearing in the July 2004 issue of "Applied Developmental Science" that focus on the impact of the September 2001 terror attacks on U.S. families. Trauma in children exposed to mass media days after the attack; Ability of parents …
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The Physician-Led OrganizationThis book of updated cases emphasizes a manager's need for skills in strategy, operations, and relations. To aid both professors and students, the cases are divided into the same categories as are used in Health Services Management: Readings and …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Named to 2025 New York City Power 100 Each year, City & State’s New York City Power 100 recognizes the most influential figures shaping the city’s political, economic, and social landscape. In 2025, three NYU Wagner alumni—Tiffany Raspberry (MPA 2019), Hindy Poupko (MPA 2008), and Randy …
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Leadership TheoryAt NYU Wagner, we have developed new knowledge and improved practice through innovative leadership scholarship. Using deep expertise in participatory methodologies and peer-learning approaches, this work is documented in a range of resources relating …
Alumni In Action
Lucia GoyenHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? Without Wagner and New York, I truly do not believe that I would be where I am today nor would I have had the experiences I did. Being here allowed me to intern at two wonderful, top-level …
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My Summer Internship Experience: Kim Paiz (MPA 2017)Kim Paiz was thrilled to be offered an summer internship with the Citizens Committee for New York City, but she wouldn't have been able to take on the unpaid internship without the help of a stipend from NYU Wagner's Ellen Schall Experience Fund. Paiz …
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Dr. Tony LaingPlease describe your current job duties. I spearhead the longest running voluntary desegregation busing program in the nation. Our program is part of a network of 33 districts in Massachusetts that facilitates opportunities for urban kids to attend …
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Community ConversationsOct 17th & 18th The long-anticipated anthology, “Racial Inequality in New York City since 1965”, has been released! We invite you to attend and participate in one or more Community Conversations that will focus on the crucial issues covered by the chapter …
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Risk Preferences, Time Preferences, and Willingness-to-Pay with Mobile Money versus Cash in BangladeshJean Lee, Jonathan Morduch, and Abu Shonchoy …
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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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NYU Wagner alumnus Zachary Townsend Spotlighted in Forbes "30 under 30" Honor RollNYU Wagner graduate Zachary Townsend (MPA 2012) is heralded in Forbes Magazine ’s prestigious “30 under 30” roster of highly successful and original strivers. As Forbes reports, Townsend and his colleague, Dan Kimerling, are working in the field of …
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Melissa LeitmanLeitman joined PENCIL’s staff right after graduating from Wagner in 2006 as the Partnership Coordinator for Brooklyn and Staten Island. She works with close to two hundred schools, matching them with leaders from the business world according to their …
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NYU Wagner Alumnus Highlighted as a Leading Latino in National Security and Foreign Policy in 2020NYU Wagner alumnus Jayson Browder (Global Executive MPA, 2015) has been newly highlighted by the Diversity in National Security Network and New America as one of the t op 40 Latinos in National Security and Foreign Policy for 2020 . Browder's recognition …
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Bachelor's-Master's Track Application ChecklistFill out your online application. Students must join the Bachelor’s-Master’s track while they are still matriculated in their undergraduate program. They must then formally apply to NYU Wagner during their senior year by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on …
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Contemporary Issues in Nonprofit FinanceThere’s a common misperception floating around the public service sector: nonprofit managers have no idea how to run a business. While it may be tempting to attribute the tumultuous financial conditions of many nonprofits to poor management, Associate …
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Voices of LGBTQ business leaders amplified thanks to NYU Wagner alumTwenty years ago, there were few possibility models for transgender or queer entrepreneurs. Fortunately, in today’s evolving global workforce, LGBTQ leaders and entrepreneurs are carving a path for their successors to maximize their success by being …
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NYU Wagner Hosts Health Equity Today: The Place Principle Panel DiscussionOn Friday, February 7, 2025, NYU Wagner hosted its annual Health Equity Today event. The Health Equity Today event series—conceived by Dr. Richard Park, a physician, entrepreneur, and esteemed member of NYU Wagner's Health Advisory Board, alongside …
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#MyWagnerLife: Bernard Ortega (MPA-HPAM) TODAY! Follow @nyuwagner MPA #HealthPolicy student @_BernardOrtega as he showcases his #MyWagnerLife . #NYUVets pic.twitter.com/aVPNUipJoH — NYU Wagner (@NYUWagner) April 2, 2015 Follow @_BernardOrtega and @nyuwagner today to see a day in the life …
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Paul GetsosPaul G. Getsos is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Paul is a nationally recognized strategist and movement leader who has built organizations, led campaigns and delivered wins at …
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Cuong NguyenTell 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 am the Senior Manager of Talent and Administration at …
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Problems on the Potomac: How Relocation Policies for Presidential Appointees Can Help Win the Talent WarAttracting the most talented citizens to public service has been a challenge for America's leaders since the inception of our nation. The recruiting challenges facing America's presidents have intensified. These problems were evident in a survey of civic …
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The Weakness of Neighborhood Revitalization Planning in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: Warnings from ConnecticutThe Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) is the nation’s largest program to produce and preserve subsidized housing. To ensure that LIHTC avoids harmfully concentrating poverty, entrenching segregation, or inefficiently deploying resources, federal law …
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