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Two Wagner alumni on City & State’s Manhattan Power 100

Portraits of Julian John and James Mettham side by side
Alumni at WorkTwo Wagner alumni on City & State’s Manhattan Power 100Photo: NYU Wagner

Julian John (MPA ’02) runs a 419-bed hospital, NYU Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. James Mettham (MUP ’10) leads the Flatiron NoMad Partnership, known for public art including a livestream portal to Dublin.

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  1. NYU Wagner: Julian John and James Mettham Recognized in City & State’s 2026 Manhattan Power 100 (Sep 24, 2026)
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