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The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University is committed to creating new knowledge about poverty’s root causes, developing evidence-based interventions to address it, and translating research into action. mcsilver.nyu.edu

A photo of Rosemonde Pierre-Louis, Executive Director of the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, framed with iconic designs depicting the bustling activity of the human services sector (people, money, buildings, diagrams). Part of the "Above & Beyond — Social Services" list that is "Recognizing New York's Leaders in the Social Service Sector," released August 5, 2026. A small circular emblem highlights 20 years of City & State New York.
"What W.E.B. Du Bois Knew That AI Still Doesn’t: A Masterclass in Data Strategy and Ethics" is April 30, 2026 12:00 PM. Hear from data science and machine learning experts Allen Hillery, Dr. Brandeis Marshall, and Anthony Starks, in a complex conversation directed by Dr. Kara Emery, Director of Data Science at NYU McSilver’s AI Hub, and Chris Hemphill, Founder and Head of Data Science at Modular Feedback and NYU McSilver Fellow.
SILVER TALKS at Washington Square, Faculty Enrichment through Conversations on Scholarship and Pedagogy. The Silver Office for Research presents: Building a program of research from ideas to impact: A panel discussion. Speakers: Drs. Michael Lindsey, Kathrine Sullivan, & Fred Ssewamala Moderator: Dr. Marya Gwadz. Thursday, April 2, 2026 3:00-4:40 PM. Virtual Talk: Register to Attend on Zoom
SILVER TALKS at Washington Square, Faculty Enrichment through Conversations on Scholarship and Pedagogy. The Silver Office for Research presents: Building a program of research from ideas to impact: A panel discussion. Speakers: Drs. Michael Lindsey, Kathrine Sullivan, & Fred Ssewamala Moderator: Dr. Marya Gwadz. Thursday, April 2, 2026 3:00-4:40 PM. Virtual Talk: Register to Attend on Zoom
After Birth, Aftercare, Afterthought: The 4th Trimester Podcast — showcased with a violet flyer featuring a minimal design of a Black mother holding an infant and a photo of host Julee Wilson. Co-hosted by the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, The Greater New York Chapter of The Links, AmeriHealth Caritas, this event will bring together health experts, advocates, and policymakers for a timely conversation on navigating the challenges new mothers face, particularly in communities that continue to experience disparities in maternal health outcomes. Join us for a recording of our inaugural podcast as we discuss the critical physical, emotional, and systemic challenges mothers face in the critical months after childbirth. Many thanks to our Community Partners: Ancient Song, Incorporated; Brooklyn Perinatal Partnership; Brooklyn Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated; Caribbean Women's Health Association; East Kings County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Metropolitan Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated; National Urban League; New York Urban League; NYU Langone Health Institute for Excellence In Health Equity; The New Jersey Black Women's Collective; One Brooklyn Health; One Hundred Black Men of New York, Incorporated; Oshun Family Center; Rockland County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Westchester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; The 1906 Project, Incorporated
McSilver researchers are presenting at the SSWR 2026 Annual Conference Attending in Washington, DC? Don't miss these talks! (List of 9 poster presentations follows) "Using Machine Learning to Predict Depression Among Adolescents Living with HIV (ALWHIV) in Uganda" on January 15; "Attitudes Toward Mental Illness Among Primary School Students in Uganda: A Cross-sectional Study" on January 18; "Correlates Between Risk Factors and School Life Satisfaction Among Adolescents Living with HIV (ALWHIV) in Low Resource Settings: The Case of the M-Suubi Study in Uganda" on January 17; "The Role of Self-Concept and Gender in Shaping HIV Prevention Attitudes Among Adolescents Orphaned By HIV/AIDS in Uganda" on January 18; "Acceptability of Group-Based HIV Stigma Reduction Interventions for Adolescents Living with HIV and Their Caregivers in Uganda" on January 18; "People Who Access It Will Read about People Who Went through Challenging Situations and How They Overcame and Lived Happy Lives: Feedback on a Digital Health Intervention from Healthcare Providers and Adolescents Living with HIV and Depression in Uganda" on January 18; "Identifying the Latent Classes of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Adolescents Living with HIV" on January 16; "The Impact of Child Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties on Caregiver's Mental Health: Insights from Families Impacted by HIV in Southern Uganda" on January 15; "Making Risks Associated with Child Labor Visible in Schools and Communities in Northern Ghana: Preliminary Findings from a Participatory Research" on January 18
Flyer with text on calm green background: NYC Resilience Collaborative Quarterly Meeting | December 03 (Wednesday) | 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Zoom (Newcomers welcome!). Featured Talk - Our Tools for the Times: How trauma-informed care and the work of helping professions can continue amid tension and uncertainty (Prestented by Dr. Mandy Davis, Director of Trauma Informed Oregon). At lower left, a portrait of a woman in glasses (Dr. Davis).
Graphic with blocks of text on a light background adorned with orange and blue geometric details. From: TTAC, the (New York City-based) Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health Network Training and Technical Assitance Center. Announcing: the TTAC Resource Fair! From 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. At the NYU Kimmel Center for University Life. Learn more and register at https://ttacny.org/trainings/resource-fair | What the fair offers in 3 key points: (1) Discover Programs Serving Young Children & Pregnant/Postpartum People. Build relationships and referral pathways with organizations offering services in: Perinatal Mental Health; Early Childhood Mental Health; Home Visiting Programs; Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment; and more! Ensure your clients have access to the most up-to-date services in perinatal and early childhood mental health across NYC. (2) Attend Featured Presentations from Key Programs in the Field. Join spotlight sessions led by: Perinatal + Early Childhood Mental Health Network (P+ECMHN); Citywide Doula Initiative, Nurse Family Partnership, and other DOHMH Perinatal Partners; Project TEACH; Healthy Steps. (3) Enjoy Light Refreshments & Take Home Swag. Enjoy breakfast, light refreshments, and promotional items while connecting with fellow colleagues and community partners!
Flyer for the "State of NYC Women Conference 2025," bold white and yellow lettering on a dark blue background featuring a photo of skyscrapers, looking up from street level. Detail text: 14 October, 2025 8:45 AM - 6:00 PM; Civic Hall; 124 E 14th St, NYC. Rose leads a team of professionals committed to better understanding the root causes of poverty. developing evidence-based interventions to address its consequences, and translating findings into policy and best practices. Rose Pierre-Louis: Executive Director, NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research. Session: The Cost of Survival: Reimagining NYC's Economy for Women. A black-and-white portrait of Rose Pierre-Louis and the WCC (Women Creating Change) logo complete the picture.
NEW RESEARCH: In the journal Children and Youth Services Review, find the article “A scoping review of state-sponsored mental health training programs for children and youth to support use of evidence-based treatements” by Rebecca Lengnick-Hall, Kimberly E. Hoagwood, Andrew F. Cleek, Meaghan Baier, Ashley Fuss, Elena Conte, Charlotte Gendler, and Sarah Horwitz. The first page of the article and the cover of the journal are collaged on a deep green backdrop. A hyperlink to read the article at ScienceDirect is included: bit.ly/state-mh-training
On Tuesday, September 9 at 8:00 AM, Common Cause/NY, the NYU McSilver Institute, the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Citizens Union, and the CUNY Graduate Center will host a timely panel discussion on Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and its impact on campaigning in New York City. Featured speakers include: Brad Lander (NYC Comptroller & former Mayoral candidate), Scott Stringer (former NYC Comptroller & Mayoral candidate), Vanessa Aronson (former City Council candidate), Andrea Gordillo (former City Council candidate). In June, over 1 million New Yorkers ranked their choices for Mayor, City Council, and Borough President — only the second time RCV was used in a Mayoral election. RCV allows voters to rank up to 5 candidates in order of preference. Studies show it reduces negative campaigning, prevents the “spoiler effect,” and encourages coalition building. This year’s election results confirm its success: 96% of voters said the ballot was simple to complete. 81% understood RCV extremely or very well. More than 75% want to keep or expand RCV in future elections. Register for free at the included link to attend.
On Tuesday, September 9, Common Cause/NY, the NYU McSilver Institute, the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Citizens Union, and the CUNY Graduate Center will host a timely panel discussion on Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and its impact on campaigning in New York City. Speakers include: • Brad Lander, NYC Comptroller & former Mayoral candidate • Scott Stringer, former NYC Comptroller & Mayoral candidate • Vanessa Aronson, former City Council candidate • Andrea Gordillo, former City Council candidate Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., Professor of Practice and Director of the MS program in nonprofit management at Columbia University’s SPS, will moderate. Additionally, the program will open with remarks from: • Susan Lerner, Executive Director, Common Cause/NY and Chair, Rank the Vote NYC • Rose Pierre-Louis, Executive Director, NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research and Board Member, Rank the Vote NYC • Grace Rauh, Executive Director, Citizens Union • Steven Romalewski, Director, CUNY Mapping Service, Center for Urban Research at the CUNY Graduate Center Why It Matters In June, over 1 million New Yorkers ranked their choices for Mayor, City Council, and Borough President — only the second time RCV was used in a Mayoral election. RCV allows voters to rank up to five candidates in order of preference. Studies show it reduces negative campaigning, prevents the “spoiler effect,” and encourages coalition building. This year’s election results confirm its success: • 96% of voters said the ballot was simple to complete. • 81% understood RCV extremely or very well. • More than 75% want to keep or expand RCV in future elections. Event Details Please join us at 105 East 17th Street near Union Square in Manhattan for a panel discussion exploring how RCV transforms NYC elections. Attendance is free with registration. Photo ID is required to access the venue. Doors open at 8:00 AM, and the program will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Light refreshments will be served.
A colorful graphic promoting the NYC Resilience Collaborative Quarterly Meeting on (Tuesday) September 9, 12:00-1:30PM on Zoom. Newcomers welcome! The featured panel discussion is: Building Trauma-Informed Schools — What it means, why it matters, and how it can start. With guest speakers from Measurement Incorporated. Small circular portraits of each speaker are included, with panelist names and professional roles listed below. The speakers are: Dr. JobThomas, Senior VP of Evaluation and School Improvement Services; Jennifer Elliott, MS, CAS, Senior Professional Development Specialist; Kyle McFarland, Professional Development Specialist; and Kirsten Loucks, Professional Development Specialist. The background image includes colorful illustrations of a schoolhouse, mortarboard, and heart shape, suggesting mental wellness practice in schools.
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month BREAKING STIGMA, ONE CONVERSATION AT A TIME: HOPE, HEALING & RECOVERY
Kids hands in colorful paint. Text reads “Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day”
Infographic from the NYU McSilver Institute: "May is Mental Health Awareness Month" What does mental health mean to you? Mental health is just as important as physical health. Now is the time to educate, advocate, and show support. Join the conversation and show the world that #MentalHealthMatters.
Photo of a family in a hospital setting preparing to deliver a baby. Text in shades of blues around the image promotes the relevant media, titled "In-Depth with Experts: Two-Generational Health During the Perinatal Period (A Podcast from NYU McSilver and TTAC)." A link to find the podcast is included in the post.
Info post for Black Maternal Health Week: “The 2025 Black Maternal Health Week’s powerful theme, to me, means healing from the legacy of injustices and inequalities causing the Black Maternal Health Crisis, which continue to affect far too many, including me and my first child I lost at birth; Jonah Bichotte Cowan. This week of advocacy is focused on healing through action: although our losses will always remain and we cannot completely erase the pain, there is power in using our collective voices and experiences to address the leading causes of this crisis, and make motherhood safer for all, together.” - Quote by New York State Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
Flyer for the Health And... Social Media conference on May 5 featuring images of young people using digital devices and the NYU Langone Health logo.
Info post for Black Maternal Health Week 2025: Research suggests that the increased risk of maternal death among racial and ethnic minority women may occur independent of socioeconomic status — factors like cultural barriers or hospital differences may play a role in poor outcomes for Black birthing people. By bringing accessible, culturally attuned care directly into neighborhoods, community-based organizations are key partners in solving the birth equity crisis. Follow the link in the post for more resources.
Info post for Black Maternal Health Week 2025: Community-based providers, including doulas and midwives, have assisted pregnant people in the United States for centuries. Historically, people of color have relied on midwifery services as a cultural practice and because of systemic barriers to care or transgenerational trauma. Supporting and growing a diverse perinatal workforce is essential to recognizing the existing birth knowledge within communities of color, supporting cultural concordance, and reducing racial disparities. Follow the link in the post for more resources.
From the New York State Maternal Mortality Review Report, 2018-2020: A total of 121 pregnancy-related deaths were reported in New York State from 2018-2020. It was determined that 73.6 percent of pregnancy-related deaths had at least some chance of being prevented.
Light text on a blue background highlighting a key priority for Black Maternal Health Week: Black, non-Hispanic women had a pregnancy-related mortality ratio five times higher than White, non-Hispanic women: 54.7 deaths versus 11.2 deaths per 100,000 live births. Source: New York State Maternal Mortality Review Report, 2018-2020
The Vanguards for Social Justice to be honored on June 2, 2025, include Nathaniel Fields — Chief Executive Officer, Urban Resource Institute (URI); Mara Gay - Member of the New York Times Editorial Board and MSNBC Analyst; Dr. Lisette Nieves - President, Fund for the City of New York (FCNY); and Hon. Ronald E. Richter - CEO and Executive Director, JCCA.
A.I. for social good — Help us build! The AI Hub at NYU McSilver is seeking consultants.
(Flyer graphic featuring illustration of people cultivating a bright, healthy sunflower together) Headline: Tending the Roots, Training on Trauma-Responsive and Resilience-Informed Care. Key bullets: Customizable 6-hour curriculum to empower learners to create safe environments and promote resilience. Free of charge for organizations from any sector in New York state. CEUs available. For more information visit (see hyperlink in post)