Zohran Mamdani is officially the mayor-elect of New York City, and—as if to illustrate just how differently he works from former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, his chief opponent, whose systemic harassment of women in the workplace has been a matter of public record—Mamdani has announced an all-female transition team as he prepares to take over for Eric Adams on January 1, 2026.

Mamdani’s diverse and energetic campaign staff played a major role in his big win on Tuesday night, with strategists including Maya Handa , Zara Rahim, Tascha Van Auken, and Faiza Ali advising the mayor-elect on key issues including trans rights , abortion access , and universal childcare . Here, a guide to the co-chairs of Mamdani’s transition team.

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