Ana Almanzar ‘07GS, ‘09SIPA has been appointed Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives by New York mayor Eric Adams. She succeeds fellow Columbia alumna Sheena Wright '90CC, '94LAW in the role, and will be responsible for overseeing arenas such as the Mayor’s Office of Equity, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, and the City University of New York (CUNY), of which Almanzar is an alumna as well.
“This work is personal to me,” said Almanzar in remarks following Mayor Adams announcement of her appointment at city hall. “I want New Yorkers to know that you have an immigrant Latina who came to this city with a dream, whose first degree was from Hostos Community College, a proud CUNY school, and understands firsthand the role government can and must play to work for hardworking people.” Notably, Almanzar is the first person of Dominican heritage to hold the role of New York deputy mayor.