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MEASURING AND COMMUNICATING IMPACT IN COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDINGThe Majira Project seeks to build wealth in communities of color through entrepreneurship, by helping small business founders access capital and build strategic connections to advance their work. The organization pairs small business owners with …
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Wagner Food Policy AllianceMission The Wagner Food Policy Alliance (WFPA) is a coalition of individuals and organizations across the NYU community who are working towards a just and sustainable food system. We hope that by offering helpful resources and opportunities to drive …
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Through the Roof: What Communities Can Do About the High Cost of Rental Housing in AmericaHousing affordability continues to be a major concern for residents across the country. In this report, the authors look at what local governments can do to mitigate rising costs of rental housing in the U.S. The report reviews the root causes of high …
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Childrens Hospital of New York- PresbyterianAt the Childrens Hospital of New York- Presbyterian (CHONY), the resident had the opportunity to work on various projects that were related to both the financial and operational aspects of the organization. The resident was involved in the Service …
Alumni In Action
Danielle RosenCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As Director of Operations for the CAPC program, I oversee the day-to-day operations of our real estate development and related work. CAPC is the real estate development entity of New Jersey's largest …
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Where to LiveNYU OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING RESOURCES NYU offers helpful information to support your housing search through their Off-Campus Housing Resources , including an exclusive housing and roommate search tool, and links to various tips, tools, and resources. Note: …
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NeON Arts: Illustrating Impact at the IntersectionsThe Neighborhood Opportunity Network (NeON) brings together community organizations, government agencies, local businesses, and community residents to connect probation clients who live in target neighborhoods to opportunities, resources, and services. …
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Alumni Spotlight: Mahima Sharda (MPA 2022)Where do you work? I currently work at Dasra, a philanthropic consultancy based in Mumbai, India. Describe your current job. In my role at Dasra, I contribute to the Research and Insights team, specializing in conducting comprehensive research and …
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Melissa Grober-MorrowWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I was working full-time at New York Cares and really liked my job, so I was looking for part-time graduate school programs. I weighed a few options: MBA programs vs. MPA programs, public vs. private …
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Student Spotlight: Gabriel Negrón Torres (MUP 2026)In celebration of the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining a light on the Association of Latinx Students and Allies in Public Service (ALAS) —a student-led organization at NYU Wagner that builds community and advances professional …
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IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE AT INTAKELegal Services NYC (LSNYC) is the largest civil legal services provider in the country and helps more than 80,000 low-income New Yorkers annually. LSNYC's potential clients connect to legal counsel by calling the organization's hotline (Access Line), …
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NYU Wagner alumna Jennifer Jones Austin Receives 2016 MLK Humanitarian AwardNYU Wagner alumna Jennifer Jones Austin (MS 1997) received the 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award from NYU at an inspiring ceremony Feb. 4. “This award is a big deal to me, as an NYU Wagner alum,” and as the child of a civil rights activist, …
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Allon YaroniWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? The factor that ultimately tipped the scales in Wagner's favor was the school's proximity to numerous large nonprofits with nationwide reach. I wanted access to organizations that could drive policy …
Capstone Projects
USING PUBLIC DATA TO OPTIMIZE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE HD MAPPINGCARMERA is an autonomous vehicle (AV) high-definition (HD) mapping company that specializes in roadway change management. It is critical for public safety that HD maps have granular and up-to-date information on road features to anticipate the road ahead. …
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STRATEGIC OUTREACH PLAN TO PROMOTE A VOTING TOOL FOR RETURNING CITIZENS Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) is a national, nonprofit, and non-partisan organization that connects the hip hop community to the civic process to build power and create positive change. HHC’s Respect My Vote! Campaign empowers first time voters to cast their …
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Community Building InitiativeThe Capstone team supported Congregation B?nai Jeshurun's Community Building Initiative, which was established in 2008, to create a more welcoming environment for the synagogue's membership. With over 3,000 members, the synagogue faces the challenge of …
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Master of Urban Planning Application ChecklistFill out your online application. Entry Term Offered in the Fall semester and the Spring semester Application Deadline Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. Any mailed application material must …
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Master of Public Administration Application ChecklistFill out your online application. Entry Term Offered in the Fall semester and the Spring semester Application Deadline Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. Any mailed application material must …
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SHOWCASING THE SUCCESS OF A GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMLIFE Camp is a gun violence intervention and prevention organization in Southeast Queens that emphasizes customized wraparound services to prevent violence in at-risk communities and address the specific needs of each community. The organization enlisted …
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Mentorship for Social Entrepreneurs in Latin AmericaSocial entrepreneurship is emerging in Latin America to address some of the region’s most pressing problems. Many social enterprises in Latin America lack the networks and capabilities to obtain the funding needed to sustain and scale their businesses. …
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Developing Key Performance Indicators for Improving Health OutcomesThe Alliance for Positive Change (Alliance) is a multiservice organization that focuses on helping New Yorkers who live with HIV and other chronic health conditions. The Alliance connects clients to housing assistance, medical care, and peer support to …
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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 …
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Establishing an evaluation tool for the community support for work componenet of Jobs PlusNew York City public housing residents experience high levels of poverty and unemployment. Administered by NYC’s Human Resources Administration (HRA), Jobs-Plus is a place-based employment program designed to tackle this issue. Jobs-Plus offers job …