Mariana Giraudo is the Institute's Research Project Manager. In this position she coordinates all research and program efforts. She additionally coordinates the work of two emerging initiatives: Healing our Cities and Technology and Opportunity. Mariana previously worked as an analyst for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to improve government efficiency and to measure performance. Her life-long commitment to social justice has ranged from social work and political activism in her native Argentina to her interest in immigration issues and health policy as well as government transparency and accountability.