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Developing a Regional Bus Rapid Transit Network in the New York Metropolitan AreaBus Rapid Transit (BRT) is an enhanced bus system designed to “combine the flexibility of buses with the efficiency of rail.” While applications are diverse, most BRT systems achieve higher speeds and greater reliability than conventional buses by …
Faculty Profile
Alyson NiemannAlyson Niemann is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service where she teaches nonprofit management. She brings 20 years of nonprofit and global experience to her role as an instructor …
Alumni In Action
Sekou SheriffHow did you find your first post-Wagner job? I found my post-Wagner job through a Wagner alumna on the Career Services website. The alumna was leaving her role and submitted my resume along with a recommendation to her boss. How would you describe your …
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UPADM-GP.219
Segregation and Public Policy in the American CityIn early 2020 the intertwined economic, social, and political crises facing cities brought renewed public awareness to entrenched racial inequality and oppression in the United States, particularly anti-Black racism. Students in this course will develop a …Faculty Profile
Armand BiroonakArmand Biroonak has a decade of CSR experience and is currently the Head of Employee Engagement, Community Impact for UBS Americas where he leads the firm’s employee engagement programs, including strategic grantmaking, employee giving, volunteering, …
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Michael ChimowitzMichael Chimowitz is the Associate Director for Policy and Operations Research at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget, where he has worked since 2015. In this role, Michael leads a team of economists and data scientists responsible …
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NYU Wagner and Common Cause Host New York City Council Speaker Candidate RoundtableFollowing a landmark mayoral election in New York City, another crucial vote is approaching—New York City Council Speaker, a role which will be determined by a Council vote in January. On Tuesday, November 18, NYU Wagner and Common Cause New York hosted a …
Course
PADM-GP.2186
Leadership and Social TransformationThis course is appropriate for students interested in the role that leadership plays in advancing social innovation and social change in the context of democratic governance. The course explores the role of leadership in organizational efforts to change …Course
UPADM-GP.254
Multi-Faith Leadership in the 21st CenturyIn the context of an increasingly polarized American society, this course seeks to train students to mobilize diverse faith communities together for the greater good. Unleashing the power of their own story, students will articulate their values and …Alumni In Action
Sam BerzokWhere do you work? Describe your current job and how your role contributes to making an impact. I am an Analyst at Moody's Ratings. In the Public Finance Group, we provide credit analysis of public and nonprofit entities for bond investors. Evaluating …
Faculty Profile
Daniel Wyckoff Miers Dan has spent his 30+ year career at the intersection of branding, business strategy, and strategic marketing and communications. Dan began his career in academic medicine, working in strategy, growth/business development, and program management at Rush …
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PADM-GP.4250
Hunger and Food Security in a Global PerspectiveThis course explores the political and economic policy issues surrounding hunger and food security, drawing on many case examples. The course will provide an overview of some of the core dimensions of global hunger and food security policy issues, …Faculty Profile
Sinéad IngersollSinéad Ingersoll holds the position of Vice President of Ambulatory Operations at St. Lawrence Health, an affiliate of Rochester Regional Health. St. Lawrence is the largest regional healthcare system in Northern New York with a mission to improve health …
News
NYU Wagner Graduates Gather in New E 17th Street Home for AlumNite 2025On June 12, 2025, NYU Wagner hosted AlumNite—the first time this celebration and fundraiser was hosted in its new home on East 17th Street—welcoming graduates ranging from the Classes of 1976 to 2025. Following a reception for the Host Committee …
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Lily BatchelderLily Batchelder, the Robert C. Kopple Family Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, is one of the nation’s leading voices on tax law and policy. She is an affiliated professor at the NYU Wagner School of Public Service, faculty director of the Furman …
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Gerry RingGerry Ring has worked in the areas of State and Local government budgeting, financial planning and analysis, and performance management for over 30 years. He started his professional career at the New York City Office of Management and Budget and spent …
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The Port Authority Region and Foreign Exports: Prepared for the Centennial Symposium of The Port Authority of New York and New JerseyDuring the past hundred years, the Port Authority region has undergone a dramatic transformation, from an economy based on manufacturing to one tied to advanced business services. This report highlights the way in which services have emerged as the …
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NYU Wagner's Anthony Bertelli delivers Jacob K. Javits Visiting Professorship LectureAnthony M. Bertelli, NYU Wagner's Professor of the Politics of Public Policy and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Research, delivered the Jacob K. Javits Visiting Professorship Lecture on May 4 entitled "Who Are The Policy Workers & What Are They Doing: …
Alumni In Action
Kalliope VourakisAs a Project Manager at Northwell Health, what are your key responsibilities, and how do they contribute to enhancing patient experience? In my role at Northwell Health, I oversee a mix of administrative and operational responsibilities within the …
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Welfare Caseload Change: An Alternative ApproachIn the last decade, caseloads in AFDC/TANF have shifted dramatically up, then down. Of existing studies based on time series or state panel data, some tend to underplay the role of welfare reform. All say little about that policies drove the decline or …
Alumni In Action
Jane BartmanCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? In my role at Bloomberg Associates, I'm part of the sustainability team, leading our work to help cities decarbonize and make strides towards their net zero goals. My responsibilities involve working …
Alumni In Action
Katherine LynchCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I am a member of the executive team, leading our organizational capacity to deliver impact. I manage governance and management processes that analyse, improve and demonstrate our effectiveness; ensure …
Alumni In Action
Breandan WardWhat initially led you to NYU Wagner, and what has inspired you to continue at NYU as an adjunct? After 15 years in investment banking, I wanted to refocus my work and studies on the two topics that had become huge sources of motivation and interest for …
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Methodology for a six-state survey of primary care nurse practitionersBackground Primary care practices employing nurse practitioners (NPs) can play an important role in improving access to high quality health care services. However, most studies on the NP role in health care use administrative data, which have many …