Community Service Society of New York
Amelia (Mia) Wagner, MPA, is a seasoned health policy analyst with current experience as a Senior Health Policy Analyst at the Community Service Society of New York since May 2023. In this role, Amelia analyzes health care reform at various governmental levels, prioritizing policies and contributing to campaigns such as Health Care for All New York and #EndMedicalDebt. Amelia has a background in health equity research as a Research Assistant at UW Carbone Cancer Center and has also gained policy research experience during an internship with the United States Senate. Prior to these roles, Amelia served as a Community Organizer for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and held various positions in communications and outdoor programming. Amelia holds a Master of Public Affairs from the La Follette School at UW-Madison and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Journalism, and Gender and Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Community Service Society of New York
A strong New York is an equitable New York. Every New Yorker, across income levels, race and ethnicity, and background, shares similar goals. We all want economic well-being, the ability to exercise our rights, and to live with dignity. The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) has worked with and for New Yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. We center the voices and experiences of communities of color and people facing economic insecurity, striving to create a more secure future. Through a strategic combination of data-driven research, direct services, and people-driven advocacy, we ensure New Yorkers have the power to create change in their lives and the life of our city and state. Our programs, policy analysis, legal advocacy, and campaigns expand access to health care, safe and affordable housing, employment opportunities, consumer debt assistance, and more—making a tangible difference in the lives of millions. We work with a broad coalition of New Yorkers—from community members, activists, and volunteers to government officials and grassroots organizations—to fight for what matters most, especially to those striving to make ends meet. Our collective victories, like stronger tenant protections, paid sick and family leave for working New Yorkers, and one of the strongest “ban the box” laws in the nation, pave the way for lasting change. We won’t stop until New York is a place where those most impacted by injustice have a fair chance to not only survive, but thrive. Join us in powering a more equitable New York by visiting cssny.org.