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Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment (SI3) Specialization… or by launching and scaling ventures that prioritize social good alongside financial returns, developing solutions … structure, and execute investments that seek measurable social or environmental outcomes, playing a key role in … they achieve their intended outcomes and drive positive change. …
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Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)… contexts—whether managing yourself, guiding teams, driving organizational change, or influencing society as a whole. … manager, or strategic consultant, where you can facilitate change, influence policy, and tackle important social and public issues. … your career while empowering you to drive social change at a higher level. …
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy… resources to drive systemic changes that align with social and political goals. … that enhance political stability, economic growth, and social progress in developing nations. … Solicit meaningful financial contributions to measurable social and environmental impact organizations. …
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SUMMER 2026 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWS… to using his legal and policy training to advance positive social change. As a Parke Fellow , Cameron will work with the … is currently pursuing a master’s in Applied Statistics for Social Science Research at NYU. Her interests center on using quantitative tools to better understand social and institutional processes. Before coming to NYU, she …
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International Development Policy & Management Specialization… These courses draw on theory and practice from public and social finance, as well as social impact investment. Many have some international focus … focusing on public sector finance and the other covering social enterprises and social impact investment. … Government Organizations; Philanthropy and Fundraising ; Social Justice and Democracy ; and more. …
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Student Spotlight: Santana Kavanaugh (MPA-PNP 2025)… her leadership, she champions a philosophy of "bottom-up" change, drawing on her experience with The Fair Justice … the importance of centering the people most impacted by social issues as leaders in developing solutions. As a child, … me to see the essential role of bottom-up approaches to social change and the importance of recognizing the power we …
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WSA Executive Board… the Wagner community in academic, professional, and social activities. I can't wait to see you there this year! … I’m an MPA-PNP student specializing in Social Impact, Innovation & Investment. I’m a dedicated … I leverage my skills to support crucial initiatives in press freedom and human rights. I have an MSc in …
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The Georgina and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Service Fellows Program… health equity. She has also been actively involved with Social Venture Partners Austin, where she provides strategic … startup founders to ensure their ventures align with social impact goals. Jimena is an International Coaching … of the NYU College Democrats. He is currently the Press Secretary for New York City Council Member Chi Ossé. At …
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SUMMER 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWS… studies at NYU Wagner, he honed his skills and passion for social justice through roles at the Harlem Children's Zone, … is currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Statistics for Social Science Research at NYU. Her research and work are … López (she/her) has nearly a decade of experience in the social justice philanthropic sector, with a focus on …
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Innovation in Healthcare: NYU Wagner's Health Equity Today Discussion… most pressing issues surrounding healthcare access, the social determinants of health, and policy reform. … speaker. With a background encompassing public health, social medicine, and activism, Dr. Morse leads the agency in … sparking further dialogue and a shared commitment to driving positive change. …
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Master's Degree in Urban Planning… of public service, allowing students to focus on the social, political, economic, and organizational aspects of … critical linkages between planning and its broader social, political, economic, and organizational contexts, … and hands-on projects, giving you the tools to drive real change in urban environments. Below is an overview of the …
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Student Spotlight: Robyn James (MPA-PNP 2026)… about. I worked with businesses dedicated to making change in their respective industries, which opened my eyes … your passion for using storytelling as a tool for systemic change. What draws you to storytelling, and how do you see it … between us all. In this way, storytelling has the power to change systems and perspectives, and to help advocate for …
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Master of Science in Public Policy (STEM-Designated)… Policy Education Policy PADM-GP-4440 Education and Social Policy PADM-GP.2441 The Economics of Education: Policy … Partnerships, Public Spaces, Politics, & the Press PADM-GP.4116 , Participatory Policymaking Social … Policymaking PADM-GP.4313 , Capital, Power, and Systemic Change Urban Policy URPL-GP.2452 , Public-Private …
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MUP - City and Community Planning - Checksheets… - much less manage - this growth in the face of climate change, changing geopolitical dynamics and limited resources. … the economic theories behind real estate markets to the social theories underlying the importance of community …
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Elective Courses… Environment, Climate Change, & Sustainability … Social Justice & Democracy … focal area draw on theory and practice from public and social finance and social impact investment. Many of the courses have some … Focus Area Build the skills necessary to navigate social identities, manage partnerships, and foster equitable …
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MUP - International Planning - Checksheet… for—much less manage—this growth in the face of climate change, changing geopolitical dynamics and limited resources. … the economic theories behind real estate markets to the social theories underlying the importance of community …
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Chidegar Liberty… Chid Liberty is an award-winning social entrepreneur and impact investor. In 2010 he … conflict-affected states. Chid speaks internationally on social entrepreneurship and impact investing with past … & Ikea Dela Globalizer Fellow and a 2018 C&A Fabric of Change Fellow, both awarded to social entrepreneurs pursuing …
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J. Renay Loper… people as an impact strategist driven by catalyzing change and leveraging the power of strategic partnerships … across sectors to shift systems that address complex social problems and injustice in communities, globally. … cities, and advised Fortune 100 corporate clients on their social impact strategies. Renay has led the development and …
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Public Policy Specialization… data into actionable insights for policy, management, and social impact. Recommended courses: PADM-GP 2172, Advanced … as a Policy student include, Environment and Climate Change ; Health Policy and Management ; Inequality, Race, … and urban policy, distinguishing it from other tracks like social innovation or health policy, which focus on different …
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2020 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS… to NYU Wagner to understand how to make systemic, lasting change to public policy. Initially focused on policy … management where he worked with the Department of Social Services to strengthen New York's coastal storm … of the private and public sectors in our system and driving the necessary changes to have a more just, equitable, …
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MUP - City and Community Planning… for—much less manage—this growth in the face of climate change, changing geopolitical dynamics, and limited … the economic theories behind real estate markets to the social theories underlying the importance of community …
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Creating New Beginnings for Malawians, Alumna Melissa Kushner’s Nonprofit Aims to Empower… Wagner alumna Melissa Kushner (MPA-PNP 2006) is working to change that. Her nonprofit organization, Yamba Malawi … Melissa says the expanded scope will give parents links to social services like family planning, healthcare, and …
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Policy Areas… , (co-author Tanya Goldman), Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and Harvard Labor and Worklife Program, … Work for Everyone , (co-author Arisha Hatch), Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2020. Webinars and Panels … Block and Benjamin H. Harris, eds., Brookings Institution Press, April 6, 2021. “Sign on the Dotted Line”: How …
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Tuberculosis: History and Its Discontents… Carole Mitnick , Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, who served as the … that day , stressed that stigma is one of the major driving factors behind TB’s persistence and devastating … Black) and ethnicity (especially of immigrants) were driving factors of the ostracization. She also highlighted …