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Alumni Spotlight: Errol Pierre (MPA-HPAM 2013)… of Wagner’s Health Policy MPA program, he has held senior leadership roles across major health plans, including Empire … Growth Officer at Healthfirst. In addition to his industry leadership, Errol is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU … building meaningful relationships. Leverage the NYU Wagner alumni network—alumni genuinely enjoy speaking with current …
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Alumni Spotlight: Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015)… and accessible. Your background includes nonprofit leadership, comedy, and children’s writing. How do these … each other? My professional journey across nonprofit leadership, stand-up comedy, public speaking, and children’s … to support and propel my work today. Several Wagner alumni have served on Barbershop Books’ Board of Directors …
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Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)… Additionally, the program offers access to an extensive alumni network and an exclusive LinkedIn group, providing … student, you'll gain access to a powerful network of NYU alumni. Wagner’s alumni network, combined with the broader NYU community, … Personalized coaching and leadership development are key components of the year-one …
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Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth Olsson (MPA-PNP 2011)… directly impacted communities and strengthening the leadership of those closest to the ground. Your career spans philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and public service, with a consistent focus on … leaders and community members shaped how you approach leadership and decision-making? I deeply believe that the …
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Surabhi Lal… as a facilitator, consultant, creator and host of SIPS & Leadership, CliftonStrengths coach, and educator. Using … of job seekers (including many Wagner students and alumni), entrepreneurs, and organizations to help them create a better future of work. She is pursuing a PhD in Leadership and Change where her research is focused on …
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Ashley Zwick… and Columbia University, focused on helping students and alumni build organizations that matter in the world. Ashley … Innovation for the Glean Network, and in the Women and Leadership program at Cornell University. Ashley holds an MPA …
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Merit-Based Scholarships… Half-tuition scholarship awarded to up to two City Year alumni interested in pursuing full-time or part-time study … a select group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) leadership development and financial support while pursuing a … requires participation in the NYU Peace Corps Coverdell leadership development program, and a summer internship. …
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Your Alumni News for January 2019… Dear Alumni, Happy 2019, Wagnerds! The start of the new year can … NYU Wagner & US Conference of Mayors Launch the Mayor's Leadership Institute on Smart Cities Under the guidance … United States Conference of Mayors to launch the Mayor's Leadership Institute on Smart Cities and will work closely …
Alumni In Action
Samuel Filler… experience as a Wagner student? The community of students, alumni, professors and administrative professionals was my … environment. What are the advantages of the Wagner alumni network? Wagner’s alumni community extends into all … of the public service universe and at high levels of leadership. I have always found that alumni are willing to …
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Sesen Paulos… for me as someone who strongly believes in local leadership initiatives. Why did you choose NYU Wagner for … I learned the value of leveraging your network. The alumni network at Wagner is so rich and largely committed to helping current students and alumni seize opportunities. Feeling embraced at Wagner helped …
Capstone Projects
Long-Term Impact Assessment… in 2000, the organization strives to help students develop leadership, commitment, confidence, and community through … understand the long-term impact of participation on OA alumni. The team helped OA supplement student and alumni anecdotes with tools for measuring impact, in part to …
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Gretchen Upholt… and client partners, represent the Midwest region in FMA leadership and strategic planning activities, and lead teams … and funder clients. What are the advantages of the Wagner alumni network? As an employer, the best way to really know … place to work is pretty much the same thing. The Wagner alumni network can provide opportunities to understand …
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Adrian Untermyer… Leaders in Transportation program, I also developed leadership skills and learned about policy from top … you found any advantages to being a part of the NYU Wagner alumni network? Yes! Wagner carries weight and gets you in …
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Student Spotlight: Sai Srihas Borra (MPA-HPAM 2026)… co-chair of the Wagner Health Network and as Social Sector Leadership Diversity Fellow through the NYU Changemaker … like Health Finance, Health Economics, and Management & Leadership have helped me think about healthcare not just as … or life sciences. I want to help them connect with alumni, practitioners, and each other to explore those paths. …
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Program Updates… GWSLP community together and to celebrate the exceptional leadership and meaningful work accomplished by Cohort 4 over … More than 35 people, including a large number of GWSLP Alumni and key stakeholders attended the online ceremony. … 4 participants had the opportunity to attend two week-long leadership development trainings (one in Ghana and one in New …
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Mamta Prakash… in ways beyond nonprofit management. I learned what good leadership looks like, how to negotiate effectively and think … and collaboratively, and gained an understanding of my own leadership qualities. …
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Laurie Price… design through cycling (two of the co-founders are Wagner alumni). Please summarize your professional and academic … education policy issues to high school students in a leadership program at the Coro New York Leadership Center. After Wagner, I went back to the …
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Admissions Events Recordings… on Advocacy, International Dev., and Management & Leadership October 30, 2025 6:00pm-7:00pm Virtual Event NYU … worlds of Advocacy/Political Action , Management & Leadership , and International Development & Policy . … by NYU Wagner through an interactive event featuring an alumni panel and program breakout rooms that will showcase …
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Thalia Washington… most memorable classes I took at Wagner was a Reflective Leadership course with Dean Schall in my last semester. The course felt like a mix of management and leadership best practices with some personal therapy thrown … mentoring students, maintaining connections with other alumni, recruiting at Wagner, etc.)? Since leaving NYC, it's …
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Building Blocks for Growth… that uses multiplatform programs to advance women's leadership in all communities and across sectors—up to the U.S. presidency—by filling the leadership pipeline with a diverse, critical mass of women. …
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Elisabeth Young… of color to an 11-month cohort experience tailored to leadership and wellness needs. We assist leaders in unpacking … you found any advantages to being a part of the NYU Wagner alumni network? The Office of Career Services is a huge asset and advantage of being part of the NYU Wagner alumni network. I had no idea going into the program that I …
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Program Components… GWSLP participants benefit from the following components: Leadership Institute in Ghana — At the beginning of the … participants meet in Ghana for a weeklong intensive leadership learning institute. Instructors from NYU collaborate with local faculty and leadership providers to provide instruction on critical …
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EMPA Program Hosts Toast and Tour as Part of NYU Alumni and Families Weekend… On October 26, 2024, the EMPA program hosted its Alumni Toast and Tour as part of NYU's Alumni and Families Weekend. The event brought together 24 alumni, including 21 from the EMPA program, for a special … has been life-changing,” he said. “Reconnecting to discuss leadership challenges and support each other’s public service …
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EMPA Students and Alumni Connect on the Importance of Public Service… 3, NYU Wagner hosted a mixer for current students and alumni of the Executive Master of Public Administration … to aid students in developing new skills, promoting leadership experience, and expanding existing networks. EMPA … whose teaching and practitioner expertise focuses on leadership in nonprofit, social justice movement, and public …