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Katherine Lynch… Can you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I am a member of the … on their mission as effectively as possible, and building work cultures that recognise that people are an … and performance measurement and management; to strategic leadership skills and developing a better understanding of …
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Student Spotlight: Brian Charles (MHA 2023)… at NYU Wagner would provide me with the advanced leadership and business decision-making skills needed to … health field? More than anything, my genuine passion is leadership. Firms are always looking for top talent, but I … me envision why this is so important. Everyone talks about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which has …
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LeMel Lindsey… today? My peers and I were challenged to think critically about policy issues, to be innovative regarding solutions to … Wagner challenged students to develop the ability work successfully in groups as well as alone. This … smart individuals in various positions of influence and leadership that make the Wagner alumni network such an …
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EMPA Students and Alumni Connect on the Importance of Public Service… to aid students in developing new skills, promoting leadership experience, and expanding existing networks. EMPA … remarks at the mixer, in which she expressed excitement about the new role and openness to learn from students and … whose teaching and practitioner expertise focuses on leadership in nonprofit, social justice movement, and public …
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Alumni Spotlight: AiLun Ku (MPA 2008)… When AiLun Ku (MPA 2008) talks about her legacy, she doesn’t focus on her many … Listening to Ku talk about her career path and her current work as the CEO and President of The Opportunity Network , … the Equal Justice Initiative, and the Research Center for Leadership in Action, among other social impact …
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MHA Program and Beyond: Sehrish Mazhar's Career Redefined… dedicated to learning and further advancing her skills and leadership in every complex role she has taken in healthcare. … challenge of balancing family, education, life and work with grace and perseverance. Early on in her … different work styles, personalities, and how to think about and work with diverse teams." The MHA program allowed …
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Malini Patel… Tell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly describe your employment organization … region at Peace Corps Headquarters, and providing leadership as Deputy Director and Acting Regional Director …
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Hewett Chiu… by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement in Healthcare Leadership, Patient Safety, and Healthcare Quality … States Pan-Asian American Chamber of Commerce. For his work on improving public health and education, Hewett was … Healthcare in 2025, and had a video documentary produced about his work in 2018 which premiered at the Ronald Reagan …
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Student Spotlight: Ana Gabriela Cerón-Oviedo… Ana Gabriela Cerón-Oviedo, MPA-PNP 2025 Can you share a bit about yourself and what motivated you to attend a school of … innovation, but also the lack of effective management and leadership practices in organizations with transformative … experience. For example, I know that while some things work well in theory, they don’t always translate as …
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Ariana Proehl… Wagner? My background is in public service and non-profit leadership. Upon graduating from college, I became Executive … course catalog again and again. The more I got excited about Wagner's coursework, the more I recognized how much I … the interconnectedness of all our lives and all our work. I've never felt at home in one particular field, which …
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Judy Pryor-Ramirez Named Senior Fellow for Bonner Center for Civic Engagement… “What excites me about this fellowship is that I’m afforded the time and space … occupying my mind these days, such as lived-experience leadership, equitable participation, and power,” said … result in a comprehensive plan for the future of the CCE’s work. She has played a key role in guiding this process, …
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Bloomberg to Help Reduce Financial Barriers for Top Talent to Begin Careers in Public Service… and the non-profit organizations which support them. Leadership development programming and career guidance will … network of mayors and government leaders for work opportunities and one-on-one mentoring. “When I served … Seldom have the problems been more intense, or the doubts about government’s capabilities greater. It is a moment that …
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Impressed to Inspired: A Conversation with the NYU Wagner Alum Behind New York’s Grassroots Housing Movement … and almost died,” a friend and fellow Wagner student said about his experience house-hunting in New York City. As a … activist integral to the city’s housing rights movement, about her part in one of New York’s landmark rent reform laws. … always on the phone. We were committed to doing quarterly leadership assemblies and retreats, working face-to-face with …
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Alumni Spotlight: Janelle M. Sauz (HPAM 2020)… your day-to-day look like? What are you most excited to work on? My role supports cross-functional teams with … developing and presenting findings to key stakeholders and leadership. In my role, I am most excited about leveraging data to engage stakeholders, and ultimately, …
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NYU Wagner Labor Initiative Welcomes New Senior Fellow to Support State and Local Labor Enforcement… preventing retaliation against workers who speak out about wage theft, overseeing the development and … $34 million in penalties against employers. Under her leadership, the Wage and Hour Division also addressed … Standards Act final regulation; implemented the PUMP at Work Act ensuring 9 million more workers can pump breast milk …
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An Unconventional Path: Seung Hyun Moon’s (MPA-HPAM 2006) Journey from NYU Wagner to BioTech Executive… realized his passion for public health and his desire to work in a fast-moving industry would be better suited to … medical school, you don’t have to write anything. It’s all about passing the exam, getting the license, and then you’re … strike the right balance to continue [the United States’] leadership in innovation.” Through his journey from medical …
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NYU Wagner Labor Initiative… workers' rights. The Labor Initiative helps government work for workers, by serving as a hub of analysis, research, … government actors and worker advocates, with thought leadership and concrete ideas regarding enforcement … from exercising their rights. Increasing public knowledge about labor issues and the need for government action by …
Alumni In Action
Elisabeth Young… to concrete skills in diverse areas. Can you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As Program Director I … of color to an 11-month cohort experience tailored to leadership and wellness needs. We assist leaders in unpacking … was a great way to gain a deeper understanding of what work could look like in different settings. Wagner gave me …
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Student Spotlight: Annie Nelson… Can you share a bit about yourself and what motivated you to attend a school of public service? While I have always wanted to work in the public sector, my passion for public service was … at Columbia Law School’s Center for Public Research and Leadership (with whom Wagner has an ongoing partnership) to …
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Summer 2021 LEAD Fellows… organizations involved in pro-democracy and voter access work. … to improving voter education and voting rights as a leadership team member at GenVote @ NYU, a student-led voting … of just immigration policies has inspired her work at African Communities Together as a Gallatin Global …
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SPRING 2022 LEAD & PARKE Fellows … organizations involved in pro-democracy and voter access work. … service workers were further exhausted and were asked to work without PPE and hazard pay. Arshdeep plans to help OFW's … Protect the Vote Georgia . She will be working alongside leadership to implement digital campaigns, conduct research …
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James Stratford… into this role seamlessly and be able to provide guidance, leadership, strategic vision, and oversight of a $30 million … in my life. Wagner offered a real-time application to the work that was being done. Even though I've been a learner for … full self in any space. I remember vividly being excited about going to school after work because of the magic that …
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Two from Wagner receive NYU's Distinguished Young Alumni Award… accessibility throughout the organization. Under his leadership, the MTA established a $30 billion plan to make … job training program that incorporates education about freelancing into workforce programs. She also served as … served as a featured author and speaker on equity in youth work for the National Afterschool Association and Afterschool …
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Marc Minor… role? I am currently a Senior Consultant with Deloitte. I work within their Business Risk service line, specifically in … in Iraq allowed me the opportunity to hone my management leadership skills in the most challenging of environments. … Deep mistrust between rival factions coupled with concerns about the delivery of public services often threatened any …