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Anjana SreedharCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? In my current position I do several things. First, I project manage interdepartmental projects. I also track and analyze data for process improvement efforts. Finally, I support timely initiatives, …
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Social Media Promotion and Graphic Design Requests For all requests regarding social media, communications, and graphic design, please send an email to wagner.communications@nyu.edu and include the following information: The nature of your request Any time sensitivity associated with your request Any …
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NYU Wagner alum bridges divide between vulnerable communities and policePolice-community relations is a much-discussed topic in America, especially in recent years. However, gathering information from communities—especially vulnerable populations—about the various issues and challenges they face can be complicated. “Talking …
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Getting StartedFollow this month-by-month "To-Do list" to successfully prepare for the start of your NYU Wagner journey. Learn more with our Getting Started …
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Certificates & Non-Degree ProgramsIf you're looking to make a quick pivot in your career and need a deeper understanding of a particular area, or just want to take a few courses across a spectrum topics to enhance your knowledge, consider our Advanced Certificate and Non-degree programs. …
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Diana SeraHow would you describe your experience as an NYU Wagner student? NYU Wagner provided me with the inspiration, space and expertise that I needed to excel in my career in international development working at UNICEF. I was also encouraged by my classmates. …
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Reductions In Firearm-Related Mortality And Hospitalizations In Brazil After Gun ControlThis paper provides evidence suggesting that gun control measures have been effective in reducing the toll of violence on population health in Brazil. In 2004, for the first time in more than a decade, firearm-related mortality declined 8 percent from the …
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How Patients Understand the Term “Nonmedical Use” of Prescription Drugs: Insights from Cognitive InterviewsBackground : With rising rates of prescription drug abuse and associated overdose deaths, there is great interest in having accurate and efficient screening tools that identify nonmedical use of prescription drugs in health care settings. The authors …
Faculty Profile
Errol PierreErrol Pierre is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Administration of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Errol Pierre is the Senior Vice President of State Programs at Healthfirst, Inc, the largest non-profit health plan in New …
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Samuel VanNormanSam VanNorman is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO) at Signify Health, a CVS company. In his role, he leads analytics strategy and operations to support all aspects of the business, including Home and Community Services (HCS), Value-based Care Solutions …
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Eric KimWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I was working in NYC government and Wagner had an excellent reputation with my colleagues and peers. I wanted a school that offered a practical, real-world education that I could also fit into my full-time …
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Toward a Mandatory Working Policy for MenLawrence Mead addresses the problem of nonwork among low-income men, particularly low-income black men, and its implications for families and children. The poor work effort, he says, appears to be caused partly by falling wages and other opportunity …
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Anjali Singh-CodeWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I could tell Wagner was more than just about getting a degree - it was about becoming a part of a community of people who wanted to make a difference. Every Wagner student I met had different interests - …
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Hal Jones1. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? Countless companies call NYC home. At Wagner, I had the opportunity to work for two different nonprofit insurance companies (not at the same time) during the roll out of healthcare reform. …
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HousingBeyond building more housing, how will the next mayor of New York City create a more balanced, comprehensive and equitable housing plan that addresses the range of challenges that housing creates? Housing has many challenges in New York City, from …
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Eli Wilkins-MalloyHow did you find your first post-Wagner job? My first post-Wagner job was actually with my capstone client. The experience turned out to be mutually beneficial for both parties: the client had the opportunity to assess my organizational fit throughout the …
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Daniel SaatWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner and NYU Stern because I wanted to work, live, and build in New York City. What better place to understand the world of social change than being in the heart of it all? There is no better place …
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What Do We Know About Housing Choice Vouchers?Congress created the Section 8 Existing Housing Certificate program (now the Housing Choice Voucher Program) in 1974. Unlike previous federal programs that subsidized the creation of place-based affordable housing, the Section 8 program provided vouchers …
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The Stafford Act and Priorities for ReformDuring the past fifty years, federal disaster policy in the United States has been shaped by an ongoing conflict between proponents who favor federal intervention following a disaster and those who believe disaster response should be the responsibility of …
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Cherrelle HallWhat were you doing before you came to NYU Wagner? What brought you to the EMPA Program, and how did your time at NYU Wagner help you further your career in public service? My background is in higher education and I had worked at NYU for almost seven …
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Bloomberg Innovation Delivery FellowshipOver half of the world’s population now lives in an urban area. Cities serve as hubs for invention, cultural exchange, education, and the arts, but also pose unique governance challenges. In 2011, Bloomberg Philanthropies launched a three-year, $24 …
Capstone Projects
Analysis of Hospital-based Violence Intervention ProgramThe New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) supports Kings County Hospital in delivering its nationally-recognized, hospital-based violence intervention program called Cure Violence. The program is an evidence-based, anti-violence …