Volume 29 • Summer 2009

The case for leadership training in public service

ublic service is in the spotlight on pressing problems, citizens are being Rose Anello was involved with the PSSP P the national stage in its volunteer sought for community service, primarily as for many years as a scholar placement P format. Led by President Obama’s volunteers. Two pieces of legislation were supervisor in her former position as associate “call to action” in his inaugural address, recently signed to this end: the Generations executive director for public affairs at legislation and federal initiatives have Invigorating Volunteerism and Education the Citizens’ Committee for Children of come along to strengthen national service Act and the Edward M. Kennedy Serve . She said: “When the economy laws and increase civic engagement America Act. These laws are steps in the improves, that citizenry in public service throughout the country. These efforts right direction and will help restore our will hopefully be embedded in our society aim at national problems such as the nation’s health. People of all ages are but there is a concern that group will dwin- fallout from a failing economy and a weak being encouraged to participate, with dle.” Anello continued: “While one does not health-care system. As federal and local financial incentives for students and replace the other, there is an urgent need governments seek people for a massive seniors. Service opportunities for working for public service professionals who can volunteer force, a significant, if not vital, ele- professionals and better collaboration chart the course, write the blueprint and ment appears overshadowed: sustaining and between all sectors will also be needed. directions for the citizenry to augment. strengthening an effective public service Volunteers need drivers.” sector for current and future generations. We need to prioritize and recognize these nonprofit and public sectors as vital. The Miriam Burns, formerly senior policy It is no surprise to those 11 million people leaders of the public service sector main- analyst with the Council and working in the nonprofit sector, or those tain its strength, yet they continue to lack now a consultant, has been involved with countless people who are linked to public- recognition, compensation and resources. the PSSP for 10 years as an adjunct profes- service entities, that there is a major focus While the magnitude and contributions of sor, scholar supervisor and mentor. She on this sector. Nonprofit and public agencies the sector are unmatched, it has always believes that while volunteers are essen- are vital to the nation’s social and economic been under-valued and under-funded. tial to many agencies, “professionals bring well-being. They represent the arts, eco- a different skill.” “They understand the nomic development and social services Planning beyond the immediate crisis must issues because they often must implement to name a few. The public service sector begin. While a spike in job and volunteer public policy decisions,” she said. “Both has been the catalyst for social change, applications is seen by organizations such roles are important but a highly educated, serving as the incubator for programs and as Teach for America and CityYear, will aware and involved cadre of professionals policies that have worldwide impact. these novices remain in the sector? is essential.” Will those who are turning to public service Now, as the country has an administration because of a weak private job market leave focused on “change” to deal with our most once the private sector revives? Continued on page five

THIS JUST IN!

As we went to press, News & Views learned that Jenny Alcaide (far right) has won one of 16 national fellowships given by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. No one should be surprised to learn that Alcaide’s mentor this year, Yessica Diaz (right), honored as outstanding mentor, in ’97 was herself a winner of this coveted fellowship. A third public service scholar has also won this award —— Eleanor Velasquez, ’02, establishing a remarkable record for a small program. In August, Alcaide will go to Washington to start nine months of public policy work at the national level. She will receive a monthly stipend and may work in a Congressional office, national agency or advocacy group. A view from the director’s chair by Elaine M. Walsh, Ph.D.

n 1993, I said in this newsletter: without a pipeline for leaders. I am Thank you, thank you all once again for I “People sometimes forget that proud to be a part of a model program supporting us. Your continued and I you need leadership to make that is a true pipeline for leaders. This increased support is needed now more change; you don’t have the leadership, year, 24 talented people completed the than ever. We have been experiencing you’re not going to get the change.” undergraduate cycle and I am confident greater fundraising challenges this past While every academic year brings new of their abilities to persevere in public year. Agencies that have given in prior challenges, such themes persist: the service and make a lasting impact. years are forced to decrease or even government’s inattention to leadership stop donations because of their own development, the under-representation On page four, we have highlighted three financial struggles. Corporate foundations of women and minorities in leadership, alumni who are committed to growing in that have generously matched individual and our constant struggle to finance pubic service. They are professionals donations, such as our program. Yet our scholars act as a working in government and nonprofit Foundation, are either scaling back or beacon of light in troubled times and agencies, following their passions and closing these programs. As we look always represent change. This is why building on skills and knowledge gained forward to continuing our pilot program our program continues: to prepare in the program. They are yet another at the New York State Department of students for their leadership as agents example of the effectiveness and need Environmental Conservation and admit of social change and to fill the significant for this type of program in our country. more scholars to the program, we ask gap in education that trains professionals for your renewed commitment. We need for public service. I am also happy to showcase two of our your help in these uncertain times. long-time internship agency partners In our feature article, we hope to raise on page three: The New York Industrial awareness about the need for leader- Retention Network and the New ship development in public service. York City Department of Youth and Attention! Recent national attention on the public Community Development. As influential Attention! sector promotes volunteerism while agencies in our city, they provide Public service agencies and offices giving minimal attention to training invaluable support for the program and interested in becoming a Public leaders in the field. There is no question the professional development of the Service Scholar Host can now that volunteers serve a critical role in scholars. Each year, scholars compete submit applications through public service. But as Rose Anello said for their placements and are never the program’s website: in the article, “Volunteers need drivers,” dissatisfied with their experience. http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/pssp/ and the public sector cannot thrive

dedicated to OUR missioN

The Public Service Scholar Program, a leadership program, seeks to improve our cities and the lives of people by preparing talented undergraduates for careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. Housed in the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning at , the 18-credit, full academic year program gives these students, especially women and minority- group members, an opportunity to explore public service through internships in government agencies, legislative offices and nonprofit organizations. Scholars participate in academic seminars on city government and public policy. The PSSP receives external funds to support the program, including funding for stipends for our scholars. Without this help, our students could not participate. Major funding for the PSSP is provided through the generosity of the Ann S. Kheel Charitable Fund, Helena Rubinstein Foundation, the Estate of Dorothy Epstein, and the United Way of New York City, along with generous support from New York Assembly Members Herman D. Farrell, Jr., Micah Z. Kellner, Deborah Glick, Richard N. Gottfried, and Brian P. Kavanagh, New York State Senator Liz Krueger, and New York City Council Member Daniel R. Garodnick.

2 INTERNSHIP AGENCY SPOTLIGHT

The New York Industrial are so passionate about what they do, on something that is so Retention Network important for our fellow New Yorkers.” Her experience is like those The New York Industrial Retention Network is a nonprofit economic- of earlier scholars, who have all expressed appreciation for a development organization established in 1997 to strengthen New York supportive working environment, and the chance to work on tasks City’s manufacturing sector and promote sustainable development. that increased their knowledge of green manufacturing and (www.NYIRN.org) business practices here.

This organization has demonstrated a decade of commitment to When asked about the value of the scholar program to NYIRN and the Public Service Scholar Program and to the professional other parts of the public service community, Seifried said: development of its participants. A strong supporter, advocate and “By hosting a scholar, we are investing in the future of our city. alumnus of the program, Anne M. Seifried, is deputy director at the Because the placements are competitive and the program organization. She has been welcoming the talents and dedication of provides supervisors with ongoing communication and encourage- scholars as a way to bolster the mission of her nonprofit. As ment, we are motivated to ‘go the extra mile’ with these a supervisor of scholars since 1999, Seifried recently discussed interns and spend time, not just supervising, but advising this involvement. our scholars around issues of professional development: time management, professional behavior and communications, “PSSP scholars have al- business ethics, etc. The combination of real-world work experience lowed the network to tackle with the weekly supervisor-scholar meetings, contextualizing projects that we would coursework and mentoring program, teach them so much more otherwise have been un- than a part-time job ever could. We would not be able to provide able to do with our limited the challenging work experience that we do without the other resources,” she said. pieces of the program.” NYIRN’s confidence in the abilities of the scholars is made clear by their chal- New York City Department of Youth lenging work assignments. and Community Development One project involved re- Scholar Lenore Costello, left, with The Department of Youth and Community Development was created Anne M. Seifried, scholar placement searching land-use vari- supervisor and deputy director at NYIRN in 1996 to provide the city with high-quality youth and family ances for a major report; programming. Its central task is administering available city, state, and another was designing and building a media database to track federal funds to effective community-based organizations. The press coverage of the organization and its clients. Still another department and its partners are translating big ideas into practical effort created case studies of clients for use in grant proposals and solutions. Every individual program plays a critical role in its larger website success stories. Seifried said of the scholars: “They have plan to empower New Yorkers and enhance their communities. contributed enormously to our organization over the years, with (www.nyc.gov/dycd) lasting impact.” While this network has accepted student interns from other programs and organizations, Seifried said that they This department is one of the most influential government agencies found others do not provide “as much support for the students and in New York City, doing work that affects countless disadvantaged supervisors,” nor do they continue for as long. “Scholars are youths and families through an array of projects that include consistently more mature and better prepared to jump in and take literacy programs, job development, employment opportunities, on critical assignments for our organization,” she said. after-school services and homeless outreach. For over six years, this agency has attracted scholars seeking internships and it contin- NYIRN believes in the PSSP model and its internal support system, ues to be a powerful building block in their professional development. which enables both supervisors and scholars to address problems. “We cannot state this strongly enough,” Seifield said. “Experience For the last four years, the coordinator of youth initiatives and has taught us that Public Service Scholars are the only undergrad- runaway and homeless youth services, Robyn Causey, has super- uates we can accept as interns.” vised scholars. Causey has ensured that scholars understand the workings of the department and its purpose and role in the city’s One scholar this year, Lenore Costello, chose this organization for direct youth and family programs. She assigns challenging work her internship because of its singular approach to two of the city’s and provides exposure to city leaders and government hearings. biggest concerns: jobs and the environment. Costello said: “NYIRN Scholars have gained understanding and professional experience addresses both of these issues in advocating and supporting green manufacturing within the city. I love working with people who Continued on page five

3 ALUMNI IN ACTION Making an impact in public service

Chloe Pullman ‘03 “I found that I had a substantial advantage over my peers with Chloe Pullman entered the program uncertain about her career degrees from small private liberal arts colleges, and that was path. She graduated inspired with enthusiasm to enter public because of the network, reputation, and know-how developed service. Pullman is now a lawyer with the United States Army through the PSSP.” Corps of Engineers. Dunklee is a public policy associate at the Correctional Associa- As a scholar, Pullman was inspired by tion. She is leading the organization’s campaign to repeal the Ruth W. Messinger, former harsh Rockefeller drug laws of 1973 and coordinates what is Borough President, who led the spring now called the Drop the Rock campaign. The Rockefeller Drug semester seminar. Pullman said she Laws mandate the same penalty for drug possession as for “admired Ruth’s intellect and level second-degree murder. Through public education, community of ethics that she maintained through- organizing and legislative advocacy, she presses for more out her long career in politics and effective and humane drug policies. “I have a great job!” public service.” She credited Messinger Dunklee says. “I not only work to change current policies, but, with making her want to work for a PSSP alumnus through leadership development, movement building, and government agency. After graduation, Chloe Pullman education, I work to change how policies are made.” Pullman took a full-time position at the agency where she had her internship placement, Neighborhood ‘08 Family Services Coalition. For two years, she worked on the Youth Jennifer Krinsky for Summer Jobs Campaign. Then she was awarded a National “My career path has been entirely a Merit Scholarship and entered Indiana University Law School. product of, not merely influenced by, my experience in the PSSP,” Jennifer Pullman has been a lawyer with the Corps of Engineers since Kinsky said. She completed her intern- last year and feels her position is a “positive way to practice ship as a scholar in the office of State law.” She offers guidance on legal issues in areas such as the Senator Liz Krueger. After graduation, environment, real estate, labor, and employment. She enjoys be- she accepted a full-time position there ing exposed to community members and influential leaders, and as community liaison. “The opportunity enjoys the professional opportunity to make a difference. She for this job,” she said, “was based on PSSP alumnus believes in the relevance of the scholar program and said that “a my contacts with people in the office Jennifer Krinsky significant lack of leadership” in the sector indicates that “more and the ability I was given to show my incentives are needed to enter and grow in public service.” skills and worth to Senator Krueger’s team; an opportunity I would not have been given in any capacity without ‘05 the program.” Caitlin Dunklee Prison justice has always been Krinsky said of her job, “Every day in the office is a of great interest to Caitlin different animal.” She is excited to work on transportation Dunklee, and her experience in issues because “the proposed MTA fare increases and service the program strengthened her cuts are on everyone’s mind.” “Furthermore,” Krinsky said, “the desire to pursue a career in this Second Avenue subway project has been incredibly interesting area. “The PSSP allowed me to work on since I’ve lived on the east side of Manhattan for my to transform my interests and entire life.” She also enjoys her work on the Youth Civics volunteer experience in prison Project, a “Democracy 101” project at the state level that teaches justice into a meaningful career,” high school students about state government. She will be the Dunklee said. Right now she lead facilitator for this project next year. is working for the Correctional PSSP alumnus Caitlin Dunklee, Association of New York, an middle, on Democracy Now! When asked to recall an inspiring moment in the program, Krinsky independent nonprofit group said: “The entire program was compelling and invigorating. It with legislative authority to look into prison conditions. allowed me to see myself in a way I’d never seen before and become immersed in a professional environment.” She remains Dunklee got experience interning in State Senator Liz Krueger’s a strong advocate and believes the program is especially office. Though a connection made at her internship, she got a important in today’s political and economic environment. “I volunteer position for three years with the Coalition for Women could not think of a more interesting and exciting time during Prisoners, which afforded insight and knowledge in this field. which to be working in the public sector,” she said. “After graduating and beginning my job search,” Dunklee said,

4 Case for Leadership Training them as attractive and highly capable An influential past supporter of the Continued from front cover candidates for public service positions and program, Ilene Mack, former program as future leaders. director, grants, at the William Randolph Dr. Kathryn Conroy, executive director at Hearst Foundation, recently said of the Hedge Funds Care, also a supporter of the The model of the program proves its effec- program, “It is an effective way to get good PSSP, added: “Studies show that volunteers tiveness every year. Since it began, over leadership into the nonprofit sector where are most effective, and last the longest, 500 students have completed the program those participating in the program are when they have excellent training, ongoing and the vast majority enter public service from populations being served.” While she supervision, and receive recognition for as paid employees, and many have grown acknowledges other leadership building their contribution. It is the students who to become leaders. It is their chosen career programs, she strongly believes that graduate with experience in the PSSP who path, nurtured by the program. what makes this program special is that it will be giving them those three components nurtures diverse, talented students who for the years to come and who will make the Burns has witnessed the effectiveness of are mostly young. This works to ensure volunteer effort the success that it can be.” the program. “Almost all scholars complete that young people are not only trained for the program with a greater understanding this sector, but are able to contribute over A commitment is necessary and overdue. of government operations and the impor- a long working career. For close to three decades, the Public Service tance of citizen participation as voters and Scholar Program has been perfecting its public servants,” she said. “It has long Now is the time to ensure a pipeline of model as one of the few public service been my hope that more CUNY divisions trained professionals for public service. A leadership-building pipelines for New York would adopt the model.” national plan is needed that takes seriously City and the country. It exemplifies the the work of these sectors by building government’s current focus on civic action, Conroy also sees the program as a model. She a strong infrastructure for training and but more important, goes a step further to said, “Never was their leadership more need- developing leaders to help meet the ensure the longevity of a strong and capable ed than now. The President’s encouragement nation’s challenges. The program is public service sector. In addition to the of volunteers is to be applauded and heeded. committed to its model of leadership program’s classroom learning and the But volunteers need leadership to be effec- development and will continue to provide interactions it provides with seasoned tive. They need stable, committed employees an example of what the country needs, in leaders, scholars complete a rigorous year in leadership at an organization to be the many replications, to plan for the future. of hands-on internships, which qualify steadfast backbone of any endeavor.”

Internship Agency Spotlight Continued from page three ours,” she said. “Scholars are able to select their placement, so they come with energy, a commitment to work and have a level of through work on Youth-line, a crisis-intervention resource, by dedication to the field of service.” analyzing city census data, attending public-policy conferences and City Hall hearings, and designing data-management tools. Haskell is extremely pleased with Roblero’s performance. They also join site visits to grant recipients such as shelters Roblero is equally happy to work with Haskell. She said: “My and internal office assignments that involve interacting with supervisor gave me the opportunity to work on different projects. professional staff members. I have gone to site visits, runaway homeless youth meetings, worked on Youth Causey believes that scholars bring great benefits to the work of Connect, and have the department and her work in the Runaway and Homeless Youth written articles for Unit. “Scholars bring a youth voice and perspective to the issues the department’s we tackle everyday,” she said. “They are confident to share their ‘Insider’. This in- opinions and observations.” Causey is sure that scholars get the ternship has enabled opportunity to see why policy plays such a big part in the city’s me to gain better direct services. understanding about the policies and poli- Susan Haskell, assistant commissioner, has been a co-supervisor tics of each decision for one scholar, Blanchi Roblero. As a first-time supervisor, she made in the agency. says she has already seen the benefit of youth input and insights Working here has given on crucial topics in the lives of homeless youths. “My first year me the confirmation I with a scholar has been a great experience,” Haskell said. She needed to know that believes the program is valuable. “The length of time scholars this is what I want as PSSP Scholar Blanchi Roblero on the job at the NYC Dept. of Youth and spend in their internships is a significant benefit to agencies like my career.” Community Development

5 THANK YOU Our program thrives because of you

Thank you for helping us open doors and create opportunities for our next generation of public service leaders. We greatly appreciate the generosity of the following friends of the Public Service Scholar Program in the past year.

$65,000 $500-$999 Kristy Jelenik Patricia Mackey Ann S. Kheel Charitable Fund Barbara Grodd Miriam Josephs Anisa Mak New York City Administration Margaret Jurow Joan Masket $20,000-$50,000 for Children’s Services Sheila Kamerman Yvonne Mbewe New York Assembly Member Christina Nida Arlene Kendall Claire Miller Herman D. Farrell Jr. Sexuality Information and Catherine Lenihan Renee Piechocki New York State Department of Education Council of the Thailary Lim Penelope Pi-Sunyer Environmental Conservation United States Dee Livingston Sandra Prendergast Virginia Shields Maclyn McCarthy Eva Rios $10,000-$19,999 Brenda McGowan Fernando Rodriguez and The Estate of Dorothy Epstein $250-$499 Susan Nayowith Nancy Palmadessa Helena Rubinstein Foundation Kumkum Ahluwalia Muriel Reed Susan Scannell United Way of New York City Richard A. Behrendt Ronald and Miriam Schulman Gloria Smith Antoinette D’Orazio Anne and Ronald Seifried Cynthia Stuen $5,000-$9,999 Betsy Wade Barbara Silverstone Tami Suh Dr. David and Karen Blumenthal Goddard Riverside Community Peter and Suzanne Walsh Joshua Thomas Citizens’ Committee for Center Judith Zabar Tedmund Wan Children of New York Man Wai Lun Paula Weiner New York City Department of Teri Sterrer Up to $99 Helen Yanolatos Youth and Community Anonymous Lucille Zarin Development $100-$249 Elizabeth Ashby New York Industrial Retention Ivye L. Allen Luisiana Baez Matching Contributions Network Susan Alt Bernice Baxter were received from the New York State Assembly Ralph Andrew Susan Bellinger following: Member Micah Z. Kellner Roberta Bayley Kimber Bogard Baird Foundation New York State Senator Susanna Benardis Eli and Evelyn Botkin New York Times Foundation Liz Krueger Eugenie Birch Phyllis Caroff Sony Electronics Barbara Brenner Barbara Chocky $1,000-$4,999 Jamene Christian, Esq. Sarah Chu and Neal Blangiardo We sincerely apologize for Association to Benefit Children Georgette Clarke Miriam and Herb Cohen anyone we may not have Miriam P. Burns Marita Carter-Collymore Dr. Marvelle Colby included. Please contact our Fund for the City of New York Patricia Brownell and Adele Lynn Connor Program Office if you were not acknowledged. Ursula Mahoney James Collins Valerie Delman

New York City Council Member Kathryn Conroy Eleonora Demetrio Daniel R. Garodnick Crossways Charitable Foundation Anne Emmerman New York State Assembly Maureen Dorsey Paulette Geanacopoulos Member Deborah Glick Terry Drucker Phyllis Glantz New York State Assembly Jacqueline Ebanks Hadassah Gold Member Richard N. Gottfried Kimberly and Andre Floyd Marc and Susan Gottridge New York State Assembly Sanford and Frances Freedman Lillian Greenberg Member Brian P. Kavanagh Yvette Furman-Katz Timothy Harwood Manhattan Delegation, Steven Furow Catherine Healy City Council Helene Goldfarb Alyson Jackson Ivan and Phyllis Seidenberg Good Jobs New York Virginia Kattenhorn Supportive Housing Network Pauline Gray Allen Kleinman Public Service of New York Ana Hristova Alyson and Keith Krinsky Elaine M. Walsh Barbara Janes Bonnie Mac Saveny Scholar Program

6 Congratulations to the 2009 Program SCHOLARS

n May 4, the Public Service students placed at the NYS Department O Scholars celebrated a year of of Environmental Conservation. This O growth and accomplishments enormously successful and productive with friends, family, alumni, mentors, expansion of the program will serve as internship supervisors, funders and a model for future collaborations.

Featured speaker Nancy Wackstein, executive director at United Neighborhood Houses, urged scholars to continue their involvement in city government and public service. After 30 years in the Executive Director at United Neighborhood Houses Nancy Wackstein public sector, Wackstein is still motivated by “making society a better place.” as a national model. She said, “No other She reminded the scholars of their group of students is as prepared to deal Professor Elaine Walsh with Maryanne important roles, saying “Change happens with the future in public service as Schretzman, family services coordinator on a local level.” Surprise speaker, [Public Service] Scholars.” for the City of New York Maryanne Schretzman, city representatives in the City Council newly appointed by Chambers and the Rotunda at City Hall. Mayor Bloomberg With 18 students in the general program, as Family Services this year’s cohort of 24 also included six Coordinator, also ap- plauded the efforts of the scholars and stated her belief in the program. The evening’s speakers were rounded out by NYC Council Member Gale Brewer, who indicated that the program’s history NYC Council Member Gale Brewer of success qualifies it 2009 Public Service Scholars

Canvassing the homeless on city streets

n Monday, Jan. 26, eleven scholars joined 2,000 other O volunteers in making New York’s seventh annual count O of homeless people, a process known as HOPE, or Homeless Outreach Population Estimate. PSSP Director Elaine Walsh and Susan Nayowith, director, Office of Client Advocacy, NYC Department of Homeless Services, took to the streets on a cold night with scholars Jenny Alcaide, Stephanie Bernardis, Manilyn Borgonis, Narda Carrión, Lenore Costello, Leandro Delgado, Lilith Dollard, Liana Jourdain, Nadine Kaplan, Jenny Nayowith Susan credit: Photo Palton and Blanchi Roblero. This survey of people living on New York City streets, parks and subway stations gives the city a basis for estimating budgets for programs. While their experiences varied from gaining a sense of accomplishment from their tasks to making recommendations about the organization of teams and suggestions for training of volunteers, they all agreed that it was Scholars Leandro Delgado, Jenny Palton, Lilith Dollard, a valuable opportunity to contribute to a city-wide effort. Blanchi Roblero, Narda Carrion, Jenny Alcaide, Manilyn Borgonis, Lenore Costello and Nadine Kaplan

7 he alumni of the Public Service Scholar Program are pursuing careers in public service around our city, representing a T cadre of leaders who reflect the changing ethnic, social and gender landscape of society. Below are just a few alumni. T We aim to include information about all of our alumni in our newsletters. Please email [email protected] with your current address, work and educational status and any other information you want us to know.

Richard A. Behrendt, J.D. • ’88 Yvonne Mbewe • ‘03 Vice President, Senior Estate Planner, Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. Graduate Student (Sept. ‘09), NYU School of Social Work Allen Kleinman • ’88 Jennifer Yeaw • ‘03 Program Officer, Institute of International Education Director, Government Relations, NYC Department of Karen Morita • ‘90 Homeless Services Business Director, Greenberg Trading LLP Tedmund Wang • ‘06 Marisol Carrere • ‘00 2nd Year Law Student, University of Notre Dame Associate Producer, writer and performer for the Fantastic Melissa Ramirez • ‘07 Experimental Latino Theater, Writer and Translator for Admissions and Volunteer Coordinator, Year Up Finkelstein & Partners Jamene L. Christian, Esq. • ‘87 Eleonor Velasquez • ‘02 Law Offices of Jamene L. Christian in Tucker, Georgia Director, Government Relations, National Association of Megan Butler • ’08 Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Graduate Student (Sept. ‘09), School of Social Work

Public Service Scholar Program Director Elaine M. Walsh, Ph.D. editorial board writer Kristy Jelenik Ursula Mahoney Designer Andrew Ross Betsy Wade Volume 29 • Summer 2009 Jennifer Shaffer

www.hunter.cuny.edu/pssp We welcome ‘97 scholar alumnus Jennifer Shaffer as the program manager for the PSSP. She can be reached at [email protected]. [email protected] 212.772.5599 News & Views is supported by state grants through the generosity of New York Assembly Members Micah Z. Kellner, Deborah Glick and Richard N. Gottfried.

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