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Alumni Spotlight: Arden Levine (MPA-PNP 2006)Arden Levine (MPA-PNP 2006), chief strategy officer, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development We'd love to learn more about your journey in affordable housing and what drew you to this field. So, there I was, a teenager in Washington, D.C., in …
Alumni In Action
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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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 …
Alumni In Action
Andrew RegenstreichCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I'm the Director of Operations at the Alpert Group, a prolific builder of affordable housing, transit oriented developments, and workforce housing. In this role, I lead efforts to maximize existing …
Capstone Projects
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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ENHANCING OBSTETRIC FISTULA CARE IN UGANDA: BEST PRACTICES AND
PREVENTATIVE MEASURESThe Uganda Village Project (UVP) is an organization dedicated to improving public health by implementing fistula repair, sexual reproductive health education, and water sanitation programs. UVP engaged a Capstone team to optimize its obstetric fistula …
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Fact Sheet on the Continued Thickening of GovernmentThe past half century has witnessed a slow, but steady thickening of the federal bureaucracy as Congress and presidents have added layer upon layer of political and career management to the hierarchy. The past six years have been no different. Despite the …
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Fiscal Decentralization Policy in Developing Countries: Bridging Theory and RealityIn a critical examination of some of the most topical and challenging issues confronting the public sector in developing counties in an era of globalization, the contributors to this book examine the potential and limits of managerial, fiscal and …
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Carbon pricing & innovation in a world of political constraintsOrganized by Jesse Jenkins, Leah Stokes, and Gernot Wagner. Thanks to Hewlett and Sloan Foundations as well as the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and Niskanen Center for generous support. (Subsequent workshop, held in November 2020, on the " …
Stories
A Wagner alum’s journey to redefine the healthcare system in Nairobi’s slumsIn Kenya, more than two-thirds of the urban population lives in slums, and there are only 0.2 physicians and 1.3 beds per 1,000 people. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) average ratio is 3 physicians and 4.9 beds to 1,000 …
Capstone Projects
Harlem Hospital CenterDuring her first rotation, the resident participated in the advanced access program, in which she took an active part by collecting data, monitoring progress, and contributing to possible action plans to reduce appointment wait times. In the process of …
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Three NYU Wagner Students Gain APPAM FellowshipsCongratulations to three NYU Wagner students for each winning a 2019 Equity & Inclusion Fellowship, awarded by the Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM). The three student recipients -- Maya Portillo, Natalee Rivera, and Savannah …
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Nupur ChaudhuryNupur Chaudhury is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Nupur is a public health urbanist who looks at cities, communities and connections through a grassroots lens. A …
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NYU Wagner student is an “American Dreamer” – and describes her rise in New York Times.The New York Times editorial board has called for the gathering Trump administration to preserve Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a program that temporarily shields some young immigrants from deportation and allows them to work legally. The …
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Student Spotlight: Emmett Halloran (MPA-PNP 2026)In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, we’re spotlighting the Stonewall Policy Alliance (SPA) —a student-led organization at NYU Wagner that deepens understanding of issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community and promotes dialogue between future policymakers and …
Alumni In Action
Maitri PujaraCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I currently work as an Urban Planner at Gensler in New York City. Gensler is the world’s leading global architecture, design, planning, and strategic consulting firm, with 6,000+ staff working across …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Natasjah Holtz and Kartika Fuentes Selected for RISE ProgramA pair of NYU Wagner alumni recently completed the RISE Program , a six-month leadership development opportunity for early-career individuals working in nonprofit organizations. Offered by The Institute for Nonprofit Practice , the RISE Program helps …
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Danil MakarovDr. Makarov specializes in the treatment of prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as well as bladder and kidney cancer. He has first-hand experience in the surgical and medical treatment of prostate cancer. In addition to his clinical …
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The Impact of Budget Stabilization Funds on State Pension ContributionsDespite the shortfalls in public employee pension funds, there is little known about the effect of fiscal institutions on pension funding. This paper focuses attention on the link between pension contributions and budget stabilization funds (BSFs) over …
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CYC: Video SeriesThese Composing Your Career videos, and our other resources, are designed to help you develop a successful career in public service. In the Tracks Exercise video, we'll take a look at how you can better establish what you’re looking for. In the What …
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The New York Transportation JournalThe lead article for this issue of the Journal presents an interview by Rachel Weinberger of Elliot G. "Lee" Sander, Executive Director and CEO of the MTA, and our former publisher and Director of the NYU Wagner Rudin Center. In his interview with Rachel, …
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Event Recap: A Conversation with Distinguished Visiting Urbanist Iris Weinshall and GuestsOn Thursday, April 3, 2025, NYU Wagner hosted, in its Main Event Space, A Conversation with Distinguished Visiting Urbanist Iris Weinshall and an expert panel discussing civic infrastructure in New York City. Weinshall, the chief operating officer of the …
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New case study in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell FoundationNYU Wagner's Social Innovation & Investment Initiative (SII) , led by Professor Scott Taitel , is proud to announce the publication of a new case study, Mission Investing: A Framework for Family Foundations. Through support from the Michael & Susan …
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Social FinanceThis Advanced Certificate draws from NYU Wagner’s established and innovative curriculum in social finance. Coursework focuses on impact investment, program-related investment, and financial management providing you with the skills you need to practice in …