News and Stories

On October 27, 2023 NYU Wagner Alumni came together during the NYU Alumni & Families Weekend for a memorable evening. 

Alyxandra Ruzevich (MPA 2022) is a Climate Mitigation and Agriculture Specialist with Environmental Incentives where she works with USAID's Natural Climate Solutions Division in the Center for Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure. Read more about her journey. 

Nilbia Coyote (MPA 2011), Executive Director at New Immigrant Community Empowerment, was recently listed in City and State’s NYC Labor Power 100 in recognition of her advocacy for immigrant workers. Learn more about her journey. 

Mustafa Babak (Global EMPA 2017), Executive Director of the Afghan-American Foundation, shares about his current work and the impact of his time at Wagner.

Mahima Sharda (MPA 2022) is an Analyst at Dasra, a philanthropic consultancy based in Mumbai, India. Learn about how Wagner helped Mahima to see interconnectivity of today's social issues. 

As the co-chair of Wagner's First-Generation Student Association (FGSA) and with a background in research and advocacy, My Nguyen (MPA 2024) is on a journey to reshape the systems that impact the lives of individuals and communities, driven by a passion for a brighter, more equitable future.

From front desk to each incremental rung of management, Sehrish Mazhar has been dedicated to learning and further advancing her skills and leadership in every complex role she has taken in healthcare. 

On Friday, September 22nd, in the wake of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Meeting on Tuberculosis, NYU students and the New York City community gathered in the Rudin Family Forum for Tuberculosis: History and Its Discontents.