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Ellen Schall is the Martin Cherkasky Professor of Health Policy & Management at NYU Wagner and Senior Presidential Fellow at New York University. She previously served as Dean of NYU Wagner from 2002 to 2013, transforming its regional reputation into national and international recognition. Her career spans legal, public service, and nonprofit sectors, including roles as Commissioner of NYC Department of Juvenile Justice and Legal Aid Society criminal defense attorney.
- B.A., Swarthmore College
- J.D., cum laude, New York University School of Law
- Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Her research focuses on leadership and organizational development, particularly in public and nonprofit sectors. She co-founded the Research Center for Leadership in Action (RCLA) at NYU Wagner to advance practical leadership studies. While her publications include work like Learning to Love the Swamp, specific article details are limited in available sources.
- Distinguished Teacher Award, NYU (2001)
- Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration (1995)
- Thomas Mott Osborne Medal (1990)
- Howard A. Levine Award (1994)
As an educator, she developed and teaches Reflective Practice: Learning from Work, a course bridging theory and practice. Her professional experience includes executive roles at National Center for Health Education and Deputy Commissioner for Program Services at NYC Department of Correction. She maintains active community service through board memberships at University Settlement House (1973-2007), The Legal Aid Society (1990-1995), and other organizations.
