New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Making an Impact
Accessibility Advocacy for the MTA
Quemuel “Q” Arroyo (MPA 2020) joined the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) as the organization's first agency-wide Chief Accessibility Officer. In this capacity, Arroyo leads the implementation of policies, initiatives, and programs that reimagine and advance accessibility throughout the organization.
Health Care Quality Strategy
Janelle M. Sauz (MPA-HPAM 2020) serves as the Population Health Management Quality Strategy Lead at Kaiser Permanente’s National Medicaid & State Programs, where she develops strategies to support care teams, improve provider experience, and address health disparities by aligning Medicaid services with community needs and regulatory goals.
Global Housing Reform
Ignacio Aravena (MUP 2020) was honored with the Chilean Congress’s Merit Medal in September 2024 for his instrumental role in spearheading legislative reforms that significantly streamline Chile’s building permit processes.
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