Jared Male

Program Director

MPA graduate from NYU Wagner with leadership and nonprofit experience, transitioning from hospitality to mental health advocacy. Skilled in operations, program development, and stakeholder engagement, with current training and a strong understanding of policy, healthcare trends, and systemic challenges affecting underserved populations.


Experience

Believe NY
Operations Volunteer
September 2025 - Present

Partnered with the Founder and Operations team to drive key organizational initiatives, while streamlining workflows through the organization and optimization of operational spreadsheets and documentation. Actively contributed to leadership meetings, collaborating on strategic planning and improving program delivery.


Housing Works
Retail Volunteer
July 2025 - Present

Supported management by completing assigned projects and maintaining operational efficiency, while proactively taking on additional responsibilities beyond core duties to ensure smooth daily store operations. Anticipated team needs and provided timely support, enabling staff to stay focused on key priorities.


Climb Hire

Consultant
September 2024 – May 2025

As part of a four-person NYU Wagner graduate student team, developed strategic recommendations for Climb Hire through in-depth internal and external landscape analyses and stakeholder interviews. Partnered directly with the Executive Director to align findings with organizational goals, culminating in a strategic report and presentation focused on increasing brand awareness, strengthening partnerships, and expanding organizational impact.


NAMI-NYC
Advocacy Intern
June 2024

Reported directly to the Public Policy and Advocacy Manager and Director, supporting strategic initiatives across city and state advocacy efforts. Assisted with day-to-day Advocacy Department operations by streamlining communications, scheduling, and volunteer coordination, while planning and executing advocacy events and trainings for volunteers, community partners, and policymakers. Served as a liaison with New York City and State public offices—including officials, senators, and congressional representatives—to advance mental health policy priorities.


NYU
Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Advocacy Intern
May 2023 – August 2023

Supported Dean Sherry Glied on research initiatives focused on homelessness and mental health policy by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing state- and country-level data on chronically homeless individuals with severe mental illness. Contributed insights identifying gaps in New York City’s system of care, helping inform policy and program recommendations.


Education

New York University
Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
New York, NY

Master of Public Administration, Specialization in Management and Leadership

Relevant Coursework: Management and Leadership, Professional Power and Persuasion,
Financial Management, Project Management


Binghamton Universityy
Binghamton, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Cinema


Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Workspace, Canva, Qualtrics