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Black families, regardless of wealth, face disproportionate risks in childbirth… Evidence From Linked Administration Data . Wherry’s past research helped the team identify parents using family … on the effects of racism on childbirth as well as its impact on the health of Black women and babies before they … on the changing role of the Medicaid program and its impact on access to healthcare and health. …
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MPA-PNP Curriculum… A Creative Approach to Problem Solving and Creating Impact Performance Measurement and Management Multiple … and Introduction to Econometrics; or Policy Formation Impact Investing … Credits) The Capstone Program, a year-long consulting or research project that's required for all MPA students, puts …
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Composing Your Career… ability to secure a role where you can make a meaningful impact NYU Wagner draws students who seek an education that … the complex world of public service careers. Through research, reflection, discussion, and written assignments, …
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Vrunda Vaghela… context that I was in search of. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? As many say, New York City … work through fellowships, internships, and research projects to influence city policies. Working with …
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Impact Review of the Homeland Security Grant-Funded Projects at FDNY… team worked with the NYC Fire Department to develop an impact review model to better measure the effects of … projects. The Capstone team conducted extensive research on previous studies of impact measurement and “scorecards” that have been developed … Impact Review of the Homeland Security Grant-Funded Projects …
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Innovating Divestment and Shareholder Engagement investment Strategies for Social Change… and advises investors and CBOs on how to maximize the impact of their investment and capital. Given the increasing … portfolio management. The team conducted comprehensive research and produced analysis about existing capital … strategies for the organization to consider. The team’s research material and analysis culminated in a set of final …
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Student Spotlight: Semina Kosti-Stavri (MPA/MBA 2026)… English and Greek to immigrants. Seeing the transformative impact of the organization’s work – and my role within it – … my aspiration for a career focused on driving social impact. For my undergraduate studies, I attended NYU Gallatin … multi-stakeholder engagement, and extensive industry research. Through my work at NYBC, I was able to develop …
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Financial Access Initiative… The Financial Access Initiative (FAI) is a research center working at the intersection of financial … the lives of poor households and small businesses. Our Impact In early years, FAI funded a series of RCTs that … in the US and other wealthy countries. Today, we advance research and dialogue through: The Small Firm Diaries , a …
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Telecommuting and the Demand for Urban Living: A Preliminary Look at White-Collar WorkersWith recent advances in communications technology, telecommuting appears to be an increasingly viable option for many workers. For urban researchers, the key question is whether this growing ability to telecommute is altering residential location …
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Polly Trottenberg Named Dean of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School… someone who has demonstrated leadership in making use of research to develop impactful ideas and in turning those … next generation of public service leaders and support the research that forms the basis for sound public policy.” From …
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Rutika Naik… working as a PT, I kept getting veered in the direction of research that I had followed through the years being in PT … At LIU, I got the opportunity to work on various research projects, present at conferences, and become a …
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Resetting our priorities in environmental health: An example from the south-north partnership in Lake Chapala, Mexico… Lake Chapala is a major source of water for crop irrigation and subsistence fishing for a … In this paper we describe a range of environmental health research projects. Our main priorities are to build the necessary capacities to identify sources of water pollution, enhance early detection of environmental …
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Online MHA - Master of Health Administration Program… Analyst : Policy analysts work in government agencies, research organizations, or advocacy groups to analyze healthcare law, policies, regulations, and their impact on healthcare delivery and outcomes. Health … charitable clinics, offer opportunities to make a positive impact on underserved communities. Healthcare Entrepreneur : …
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A pedagogical model for increasing race-related multicultural counseling competency… Research suggests advances in students’ multicultural … attends both to content and process variables that may impact classroom learning. Its fundamental premise is that … in multicultural counseling training. The model integrates research from psychology, education, and management, …
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FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH CORPORATEPARTNERSHIP ENHANCEMENTS… partnership model, uncovering its value proposition and impact on social responsibility. Leveraging a multi-faceted methodology, the team conducted background research, internal and external interviews, and a SWOT …
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Alumni Spotlight: Breandan Ward (EMPA 2018)… inclusion as a foundation for innovation, performance and impact. … importance of amplifying underrepresented voices. What impact do you hope your work makes? I hope my work fosters a … practices into leadership development, policymaking, research and design, I aim to empower organizations to …
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Breanna DiGiammarino… dedicated to changing the world. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? I loved the focus Wagner … (www.generosity.com), our dedicated site for social impact. It has all the value of Indiegogo's community, yet it’s specifically tailored for impact related fundraising. My role at the moment is …
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As Trump Administration Begins, NYU Wagner Panel Looks at Prospects for Continued Policy Innovation by City Governments… Director Josh Moskowitz; and National League of Cities’ Research Director Christiana McFarland. Leading the … cities’ increasing use of data to build evidence for the impact of their measures and to gain federal funds. A …
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Defining Program Outcomes and Identifying Best Practices in Youth Development… leadership development programs. To better evaluate the impact of its mentoring program, Girls Quest requested a Capstone team to research ways to define their program outcomes and identify …
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Voice is not enough: A multilevel model of how frontline voice can reach implementation… performance outcomes are measured is nascent. We draw on research from organizational behavior, human resource …
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Creative Courage… Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) and Research Center for Leadership in Action (RCLA) at NYU Wagner … CONTACT For more information on this research please contact Bethany Godsoe . …
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Past Projects… learn about cutting-edge leadership and social change research, and see firsthand what makes organizations … organizations looking to increase their performance and impact. To help organizations best use these assets, funders …
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Wagner community welcomes Bill de Blasio as its 2023 Marnold Visiting Fellow… In 1990, Mayor Edward I. Koch joined NYU Wagner’s Urban Research Center as a visiting fellow shortly after his tenure …