Bloustein School alumnus Maria Del Cid, MPAP ’20 is passionate about expanding the educational opportunities available to undocumented youth and amplifying marginalized voices in politics. In 2021 Maria was appointed by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as a Commissioner on the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
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A Journey from Finance to Data-Driven Policymaking
Nurul Hoque hopes to leverage his combined expertise in finance, data analytics, and policy analysis to spearhead the development of data-driven policies and programs that promote social justice, equity, and sustainability.
Transforming Healthcare: From Caregiver to Leader
Emily Muha began her career in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She became interested in the administrative side of healthcare after her family’s experience watching her grandfather struggle with Alzheimer’s.
Merging the Energy Sector and Global Data Analytics
Yousaf’s experience in the program has been pivotal in preparing him for a career in energy policy and analytics. One of his standout courses was Global Data Analytics, where he gained a deeper understanding of how data can shape sustainable energy policies.
Bloustein public policy undergrad named to New Brunswick BOE
Ashley Caldwell, a public policy at the Bloustein School, has been tapped to fill a vacant seat on the New Brunswick Board of Education after serving as a student representative during her senior year of high school.
Building Healthier Communities From First Responder to Administrative Advocate
Sergio Tlatenco Torres chose the Rutgers MHA program not only because it was close to home, but also because it is close to key players in the healthcare industry.
Herts Named New Superintendent of Civil Rights Monument
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the selection of Rolando Herts, Ph.D. Planning and Public Policy ’11, as superintendent of Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders National Monument in Alabama, effective Sep. 9.
Stitched with Purpose: A Career Toward Healthcare Access for Communities
Whether in a public health role or a healthcare administration role, Cindy Lira is excited to explore the different niches in healthcare including hospital operations and problem-solving, to contribute to overall professional development and growth.
MPP Alum Part of WaPo Pulitzer Prize Winning Team
A polling analyst specializing in public opinion about politics, elections and public policy, Emily Guskin MPP ’09 contributed to the series and is credited as the lead author of an article titled “Why do Americans own AR-15s?”
Transferring Lessons From the Cricket Field to the Classroom
Senior Deep Joshi (EJB ’24) represented the nation on the United States National Cricket Team and has also been recognized for his efforts creating opportunities for dialogue as founder of TEDx Hightstown.
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2025 Bloustein Alumni Awards Celebration
Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesSince 1994, the Bloustein School Alumni Association has aimed to present awards to accomplished alumni each year. Our goal is to pay tribute to alumni and friends to recognize their […]
RAISE 2025 – Our Future With AI: Utopian or Dystopian?
Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum, CSB 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesInformatics - Data Science - AI Competition Step into the future of innovation! RAISE-25 will challenge you to unravel the scope of AI's impact on our lives and human society. […]