NYU McSilver Institute

12/01/2025

Interested in connecting with fellow advocates for trauma-informed care? Join the NYC Resilience Collaborative! Newcomers are welcome to the final quarterly meeting at 12 PM on Weds, Dec. 3. Dr. Mandy Davis, Director of Trauma Informed Oregon, will discuss what she calls “tools for the times” for individuals and organizations who work with underserved communities facing uncertainty and disruptions. Learn actionable ways to create stability, promote collective healing, and sustain trauma-informed care amid unexpected challenges. Register on Zoom: https://nyu.zoom.us/meeting/register/q6arAkH5RFKrCWicsbAMEw?_x_zm_rtaid=rBmVwy-DRqazoTgWrmP8hQ.1764616487437.ecccbaa161f531a12f38283608f74ff8&_x_zm_rhtaid=805 #/registration

11/25/2025

McSilver Fellow and soft power expert Penny Abeywardena is the host of Power Play: Soft Power Unpacked, a new podcast that brings thought-leaders into conversations about overlooked sources of influence. Diane von Furstenberg reflects on a trailblazing career in the first episode. Listen to the full episode: https://mcsilver.nyu.edu/latest-podcasts/

11/06/2025

The McSilver Institute is at to help refocus the AI debate for communities vulnerable to underrepresentation and misrepresentation in data-driven initiatives. What could community-led look like? McSilver Director of Data Science Dr. Kara Emery and McSilver Fellow Chris Hemphill have joined other subject matter experts in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a vital discussion convened by NY Assemblymember Emerita Torres.

11/04/2025

McSilver Fellow Penny Abeywardena spoke with Diane von Furstenberg about her life and the ways she wields soft power to pursue barrier-breaking achievements. Read at Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/pennyabeywardena/2025/11/04/diane-von-furstenberg-unwraps-soft-power/

10/16/2025

TTAC's inaugural Resource Fair is a one-stop event designed to connect perinatal and early childhood service providers from across NYC. The fair will feature a wide range of programs, services, and resources for providers serving pregnant and postpartum people, children under 5, and their families. We welcome guests from organizations that provide services in mental health, education, home visiting, substance use, health care, child welfare, and perinatal care to browse the many different resources related to supporting children, parents, and families.
Learn more at https://www.ttacny.org/trainings/resource-fair/

10/07/2025

NYU McSilver Executive Director Rose Pierre-Louis is part of a panel reimagining our city’s economy to promote gender Equity. On Oct. 14, Women Creating Change (WCC) will convene community members, advocates, and leaders from across NYC to catalyze policy, action, and connection.
More info: bit.ly/StateofNYCWomen-EventPage

10/02/2025

States across the U.S. are advancing training initiatives for the children’s mental health workforce. How are these efforts making progress and tracking their impact? A new scoping review led by researchers at NYU McSilver and other institutions illuminates some of the facilitators and barriers associated with training roll-outs. Read the article: bit.ly/state-mh-training

09/23/2025

In recognition of Su***de Prevention Month, the McSilver-led Community Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) built a collection of webinars, tools, resources, and self-paced learning modules that help care professionals build awareness and competencies around ***dePrevention. Explore and share these resources: https://createsend.com/t/i-0292ACECAD859F1D2540EF23F30FEDED

09/11/2025

Next week: NYU McSilver Executive Director Rose Pierre-Louis will speak at a special celebration marking the 30th anniversary of the Midwifery Program at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Register to attend at NYU Langone, and help us honor the program’s enduring impact on healthcare, education, and communities. https://bit.ly/langone-midwifery

09/04/2025

There's still time to register for next Tuesday's breakfast conversation, a thorough exploration of ranked choice voting in NYC, featuring Vanessa Aronson, Andrea Gordillo, Brad Lander, and Scott Stringer in a panel moderated by Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. RSVP at https://bit.ly/rcv2025

COMING UP 9/9: We’re convening a morning panel of trailblazing NYC candidates and experts in civic engagement to dig into ranked choice voting — from its impact on recent primaries to how campaigns can adapt going forward. RSVP to attend: bit.ly/rcv2025

09/03/2025

In New York State, Technical Assistance Centers led by NYU McSilver offer a wide variety of training and tools created by experts in behavioral health. A new website makes these resources easier than ever to access and explore: check out the just-launched https://mcsilverta.org site today!

09/02/2025

Join us for Midwifery at the Crossroads of Science, Advocacy, and Humanity: Celebrating Three Decades of Leadership on Wednesday, September 17 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at NYU Langone Health. This special celebration marks the 30th anniversary of the Midwifery Program at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and honors the program’s enduring impact on healthcare, education, and communities.

Event speakers include Monica McLemore, Sascha James-Conterelli, Dilice Robertson, Kelly Walker, Rosemonde Pierre-Louis, and Wendy Wilcox. Learn more and RSVP at the link below.

https://bit.ly/4oyJ82P