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REVAMPING RECRUITMENT AND SIMPLIFYING HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONSThe South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is a youth development organization that aims to “foster a strong sense of belonging in youth and provide them with tools to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.” SAYA has grown into a $3.9 million …
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Saurabh BhargavaDr. Saurabh Bhargava is a behavioral economist and Visiting Scholar at NYU Wagner, and an academic affiliate of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at MIT. He was previously an Associate Professor of Economics at Carnegie Mellon University, …
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SPRING 2022 LEAD & PARKE Fellows We are thrilled to announce the Fellows for Spring 2022, who will be working at a variety of organizations involved in pro-democracy and voter access work. …
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Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment (SI3) SpecializationLearn how to deploy entrepreneurial approaches, whether within existing organizations or by launching and scaling ventures that prioritize social good alongside financial returns, developing solutions to address pressing global and local …
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Diversifying Revenue Streams in the Arts Impact SpaceSing for Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the performing arts to transform lives. Each year, the Pianos Festival acts as a throughline for their programming in public spaces, schools, and hospitals, placing artist-designed pianos …
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Tracking Funding Flows in Baltimore City NeighborhoodsT. Rowe Price Foundation is the largest corporate philanthropic organization in Baltimore. Since its launch in 1981, the T. Rowe Price Foundation has given more than $125 million to nonprofit organizations focused on enhancing community life. Following …
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PADM-GP.2184
Community Based Participatory Action ResearchThis is an introductory course for students who want to better understand theories, principles, and methods of community-based participatory action research (CBPAR), which is research done with communities and community partners. CBPAR is a means for …News
NYU Wagner Alumni Richard Brown, Jody Rudin Named to City & State's 2024 Above & Beyond: Social Services List City & State released its 2024 Above & Beyond: Social Services list , recognizing individuals in New York State and the metropolitan area who prioritize the well-being of their communities. A pair of NYU Wagner alumni were selected: Richard Brown …
Capstone Projects
Evaluation of Costs and Benefits of Service Expansion and its Impact on Sharsherets Financial Infrastructure, Marketing, and Program DevelopmentSharsheret is a national nonprofit organization of Jewish breast cancer survivors that pairs young women facing breast cancer in their 20s, 30s, and 40s with volunteers who can share their experiences and provide a strong support network. Sharsheret …
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Data Gathering and Evaluation Techniques for the International Center of New YorkThe International Center of New York (ICNY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching English as a second language and New York culture to immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers. The Capstone team was brought in to achieve four objectives: 1) …
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Making Volunteers Work: Best Practices in Volunteer Management"MOUSE is a nonprofit organization that provides technological, leadership, and career readiness opportunities to underserved middle and high school students. The Capstone team was asked to assess MOUSE's organizational readiness and present …
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Alumni Spotlight: Hunter Blas (MPA-PNP 2023)Alumni Spotlight: Hunter Blas (MPA-PNP 2023), development manager, Elemental Impact Can you share your journey into climate technology? What initially drew you to this field, and how did your time at NYU Wagner shape your goals? My journey into climate …
Capstone Projects
Minimizing and Diverting a Soup Kitchen’s Food WasteHoly Apostles Soup Kitchen (HASK), the largest emergency food program in New York, feeds and supports the city’s homeless and hungry. HASK enlisted a Capstone team to track, minimize, and repurpose food waste generated by the soup kitchen. The team …
Alumni In Action
Kris MordecaiCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I lead finance and administration for the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP.org), the largest anti-LGBTQ violence organization in the country. We work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, …
Publication
Using Indirect Measures to Identify Geographic Hot Spots of Poor Glycemic Control: Cross-sectional Comparisons With an A1C RegistryDavid C. Lee, Qun Jiang, Bahman P. Tabaei, Brian D. Elbel, Christian A. Koziatek, Kevin Konty, Winfred Y. Wu …
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ADDRESSING FOOD WASTE AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETSThe goal of Veggie Fruitful is to minimize the amount of leafy greens and tomatoes that farmers harvest and take to local markets but cannot sell due to their short life span. To understand the market, the Capstone team identified farmers in New York who …
Alumni In Action
Bennett RathbunWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I was attracted to Wagner's reputation for providing emerging social entrepreneurs, public servants, and change agents with the training and tools they needed to succeed. As an NYC resident with a …
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Capstone Projects 2016-2017Since 1995, NYU Wagner has been matching graduate students with client organizations around the world through our renowned Capstone Program. In 2016-2017, 69 teams acted as consultants to a variety of public, nonprofit, and private sector organizations …
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Geospatial clustering in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among Boston youthKosuke Tamura, Jessica K. Athens, Marie Bragg, Michael Rienti, Jared Aldstadt, Marc Scott, Brian D. Elbel …
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Alumni Spotlight: Shalane Yuen (MPA-PNP 2013)Shalane Yuen (MPA-PNP 2013) is the founding executive director of the Trevor Noah Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports educational opportunities for South African youth. In addition to her work with the foundation, Yuen also serves as an …
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A DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH TO EXPANDING COMMUNITYOUTREACH AND IMPACTLibraries Without Borders (LWB) is an organization that brings knowledge and information to people in under-resourced communities by providing them with access to books and digital materials, expanding the reach of libraries, training facilitators in …
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STREAMLINING SHARED EQUITY FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENTSGrounded Solutions Network is a nonprofit that works to cultivate equitable communities by advancing long-term affordable housing solutions, and it supports a national membership base of organizations actively engaged in furthering shared equity …
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Adrienne Abbate (MPA 2003) Named to City & State’s 2024 Staten Island Power 100City & State ’s 2024 Staten Island Power 100 list highlights the individuals making a remarkable impact in the borough, from political leaders to community advocates. Among this year’s honorees is Adrienne Abbate, a 2003 MPA graduate of NYU Wagner. 54. …
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Improving Workflow Processes for the Council on AccreditationThe Council on Accreditation (COA) partners with human service organizations worldwide to improve service delivery outcomes by developing, applying, and promoting accreditation standards. Currently at a critical juncture in its expansion, COA regards …