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Alumni In Action
Breandan Ward… to lead inclusively. It also aligns with my belief that education can be a powerful driver of systemic change, … inclusion as a foundation for innovation, performance and impact. What inspired you to pursue your advocacy roles … importance of amplifying underrepresented voices. What impact do you hope your work makes? I hope my work fosters a …
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Social Innovation & Investment Initiative… financial instruments and structures to achieve social impact, identify catalytic financing and risk mitigating … and developing case studies in venture philanthropy, impact investing, social impact bonds, and social enterprise … Director of Transform Finance, a non-profit research, education, and implementation partner that supports investors …
Publication
The Fiscal Effects of Immigration on Local Governments: Revisiting the Mariel Boatlift… Using a synthetic control design, I find that per-pupil education costs increased in Miami in the aftermath of the …
Alumni In Action
Brittany Edghill… faculty positions. This work sits at the intersection of education, mentorship, and institutional change, and I have … What advice do you offer to those looking to make an impact in IDBEA? I believe this moment requires resilience, … and obstacles are inevitable. By focusing on long-term impact, building strong partnerships, and embedding …
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WagTalks: Presidential Policy — Dean Glied on Healthcare Coverage… administration, exploring the history of presidential impact on health insurance and the potential future of … Previous topics include: Migration and Immigration Public Education Nonprofits Watch the entire series …
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PADM-GP.2129
Race, Identity, and Inclusion in Organizations… topic we most often avoid, and 2) it can have the greatest impact on life chances and opportunities: race is often the best predictor of income, wealth, education, health, employment and other important measures of well-being. Because the impact of race is highly contextual, we will focus on the …Alumni In Action
Stephanie Skryzowski… school? I chose Wagner because of the experiential education that is part of the MPA curriculum. I knew that I … immediately apply to my career. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? Being in New York afforded … Describe your current job. After a decade working for education-focused, global nonprofits in a CFO role, I …
Capstone Projects
Building a Foundation for Organizational and Programmatic Evaluation… studied the historical context and implementation of the Impact Schools Initiative (led by the NYPD and Department of Education) in New York City and how effective it has/has not … assess their compatibility (or incompatibility) with the Impact Schools initiative. The team has provided their client …
Capstone Projects
Building a Foundation for Organizational and Programmatic Evaluation… studied the historical context and implementation of the Impact Schools Initiative (led by the NYPD and Department of Education) in New York City and how effective it has/has not … assess their compatibility (or incompatibility) with the Impact Schools initiative. The team has provided their client …
Alumni In Action
Natasha Lerner… How did being in New York City impact your professional journey? Wagner, being in NYC and … Additionally, I completed my Capstone with PCI Media Impact. Can you tell us a bit about your job … PICCK partners with birth hospitals to provide education, technical assistance, and quality improvement …
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Wagner CannaPolicy… Wagner and NYU students with the tools, resources, and education necessary to responsibly advance cannabis … rebuild communities harmed by prohibition, and positively impact the development of the nascent cannabis industry. We …
Capstone Projects
DEVELOPING A LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY IN SUPPORT OF ALICE RESIDENTS… equity and creating opportunity by increasing access to education, employment, health, and housing for people …
Faculty Profile
Quamid Francis… Year sites nationwide, attesting to the scalability and impact of his vision. Further exemplifying his entrepreneurial spirit, Quamid is the founder of Q Impact Solutions, a consultancy firm that assists nonprofit …
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Wagner Philanthropy (WP)… networking programs, we hope to raise awareness of: the impact philanthropy has on nonprofit organizations and the …
Faculty Profile
Margaret Egan… reform across the criminal justice, social justice, and education sectors. She currently serves as chief operating …
News
Student Spotlight: Arina Qian (MPA-PNP 2026)… In honor of International Education Week, we’re spotlighting the Wagner International … that ultimately builds your resilience. International Education Week celebrates how global perspectives strengthen … up with innovative and practical solutions that balance impact and feasibility. For domestic students eager to be …
Alumni In Action
Lisa Awaya… forces that shape them through Wagner’s multidisciplinary education. This provides graduates the knowledge they need to … are all united by their commitment to make a positive impact in our local, regional, and global communities. … make the world a better place. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? The people I’ve met, …
Capstone Projects
Higher Education Research Project: Do College Characteristics Predict Student Success?… Findings also demonstrated that some factors have a larger impact on these variableschoice of major for instancethan … Higher Education Research Project: Do College Characteristics …
Publication
Primary Care, Social Inequality, and Stroke Mortality in U.S. States--a Longitudinal Analysis, 1985-1995… of this study was to test whether primary care reduces the impact of income inequality on stroke mortality. METHODS: … years of state-level data (n=549). Analyses controlled for education levels, unemployment, racial/ethnic composition, … in models including all covariates (P<0.0001). The impact of income inequality on stroke mortality was reduced …
Capstone Projects
Analysis of Lice Policies in Indiana Elementary Schools… The presence of lice is a public nuisance, the impact of which extends beyond the scalp. Not only can … elementary schools as a step to better understand the impact lice has on children in the U.S. as a whole. …
Alumni In Action
Tashiah Singleton… areas. NYU allowed me to combine the intersectionality of education, leadership, and business acumen. The courses I … before you came to NYU Wagner? Before NYU I worked for Education Pioneers as a Manager for the Learning Program … events, and compliance reporting. Please describe what impact you hope to make through your career and/or …
Capstone Projects
Developing a Model of Adaptive Reuse in Jackson, Mississippi… to promote justice in the areas of housing, health, education, economic security, and disaster recovery. MCJ … and abandoned properties that have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhoods—in the Jackson and … and establish a model that will mitigate the negative impact of blighted properties on communities, while …
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Faculty-Led Course Overview Discussions… Organizations , Professor Travis St. Clair Economics of Education , Professor Leanna Stiefel Social Impact Investment , Professor Scott Taitel Policy Formation … Economics of Education , Professor Leanna Stiefel Social Impact Investment , Professor Scott Taitel Policy Formation …