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Sophia TemisMPA-Health Sophia Temis is a full-time Management student in the MPA Health Policy and Management Program heading into her fourth semester at Wagner. Born in Russia but raised in Brooklyn since the age of two, Sophia choose to stay in NYC and attend …
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Bo Ra LeeMPA-PNP Bora Lee is the Executive Administrator at Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York (KCS). In her role, she supports the President and Executive Director in overall administrative duties, strategic planning, fundraising, and HR; she …
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ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF PAID FAMILY LEAVE ON PARENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES IN CALIFORNIABecause the US is the only developed country that does not have a comprehensive Paid Family Leave (PFL) program, many states have considered establishing their own programs. California implemented a PFL policy in July 2004, and several other states are …
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Additional InformationAbout NYU Wagner NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service prepares public service leaders to translate ideas into actions that have an effective and lasting impact on the public good. Our faculty’s research changes the way people frame, …
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CAP-GP.3149
Capstone: Advanced Research Projects in Quantitative Analysis IIContinuation CAP-GP.3148 . As part of the core curriculum of the NYU Wagner Masters program, Capstone teams spend an academic year conducting research on a pressing social question. Wagner's Capstone program provides students with a centerpiece of their …Alumni In Action
Alumni Spotlight: Débora Aponte Martínez (MPA 2016)With experience across the nonprofit and public sectors in Puerto Rico, New York, and Washington DC, Débora's works stems from her passion for public service. Today, she serves in the Office of Management and Budget for the Municipality of San Juan where …
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URPL-GP.1603
Urban Planning: Methods and PracticeThe course will introduce students to the planning process by reviewing commonly used planning practices and tools. As an intermediate level course, broad overviews of each topic will be provided. The intention is to expose students to the many …Capstone Projects
Improving "Last Mile" Supply Chains for Ready-to-Use Therapeutic FoodsAction Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. Through a system known as integrated community case management (iCCM) and nutrition, the organization seeks to expand the treatment of severe acute …
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Portfolios of the Poor: How the World's Poor Live on $2 a DayPortfolios of the Poor: How the World's Poor Live on $2 a Day (Princeton University Press, 2009) tackles the fundamental question of how the poor make ends meet. Over 250 families in Bangladesh, India, and South Africa participated in this unprecedented …
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NAVIGATING NEW NORMS: HOSPITAL RESPONSES TO THE RISE OF
MEDICARE ADVANTAGEThe Capstone team investigated how non-federal American hospitals have adapted to the increasing prevalence of Medicare Advantage (MA) in healthcare delivery. The team also reviewed the distinct responses to MA from community and tertiary hospitals and …
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William F. Ryan Community Health CenterWilliam F. Ryan Community Health Center receives grants from the federal, state, and local government agencies to conduct HIV counseling, testing, and referral services in New York City. The Center is authorized to conduct waived testing, which is …
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Judy Pryor-RamirezAs a practitioner-scholar at Wagner, Professor Judy Pryor-Ramirez teaches courses on management and leadership, leadership for social transformation, and community-based participatory action research. She also directs the Executive MPA program for …
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Performance Measures and Dashboard Development for Targeted Medical and Health Research Association Service ProgramsThe Medical and Health Research Association of New York City (MHRA) is a large decentralized nonprofit organization providing diverse public health services to at-risk New Yorkers. The Capstone team was charged with identifying performance measures for …
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Notes from the Underground: The Mass Transit Response to TerrorismPublic transportation security became a main focal point after the September 11 attacks. How public transportation agencies responded to the attacks provides unique case studies for transportation planners and managers. With transit systems open and …
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Building Information and Communication Technology Skills and Organizational Change in the District Health Information System in MozambiqueSupported by The Markle Foundation, the Capstone team (along with six students from Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM), Mozambique) embarked on an international and cross-cultural venture to study the potential role and benefits of Information and …
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Revitalization of Mermaid Avenue Commercial CorridorThe Astella Development Corporation (ADC) is a nonprofit organization that works to improve quality of life in Coney Island through commercial and economic development and providing affordable housing. Mermaid Avenue is a key commercial corridor in Coney …
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Designing and Implementing a Program Measurement SystemNonprofit Enterprise at Work (NEW) is a nonprofit organization located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, focused on building management capacity and developing solutions for other nonprofit organizations. A small, but robust, organization in a period of growth, NEW …
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Mat SandersWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? As a Louisiana native, I developed a deep and personal interest in the post-Hurricane Katrina recovery and redevelopment of my home state. Ultimately, I felt I could make the best, most long-lasting impact by …
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‘‘Do Something’’ Politics and Double-Peaked Policy PreferencesWhen a public problem is perceived to be poorly addressed by current policy, it is often the case that credible alternative policies are proposed to both the status quo’s left and right. Specially designed national surveys show that in circumstances like …
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Assisting HIVES in Developing a Continuous Quality Care Improvement PlanHIV Care Services, Public Health HIV Care Services (HIVCS) is a program of Solutions Public Health Solutions, whose mission is Assisting HIVCS in Developing a to manage federal and city funding for HIV Continuous Quality Care Improvement preventive, …
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Online MHA Landing PageOnline Master in Health Administration … Become an unstoppable leader in health-related fields. Elevate your career and unlock the leadership skills and administrative expertise needed to advocate for innovative, data-driven health solutions. Designed …
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Student Network Exploring Arts and CultureMission The Student Network Exploring Arts & Culture (SNEAC) is a student organization at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University (NYU Wagner). SNEAC was formed in 2003 to promote discourse on cultural policy and …
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Anthony Townsend Navigates the Smart City in New BookAnthony Townsend’s first book, SMART CITIES: Big Data, Civic Hackers and the Quest for a New Utopia , has just been published by W.W. Norton & Co. His take on the advance of the digitally wired metropolis has been critically well received. Below, he …
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Medicaid Redesign and Palladia’s Value PropositionThe Capstone team worked with Palladia to identify their unique value proposition as they negotiate business agreements with the major behavioral healthcare insurance companies covering Medicaid Managed Care enrollees in Harlem and the South Bronx. …