Elana Leopold
Elana Leopold is a prominent political strategist and public servant recognized for her leadership roles in various initiatives aimed at social justice and equity. As the executive director of the all-female transition team for incoming New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, Leopold plays a critical role in shaping the administration's ambitious policy platform as they prepare to address the city's pressing challenges.
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Elana Leopold is part of Zohran Mamdani's transition team.
Alcalde electo de Nueva York promete luchar por la clase trabajadora y poner fin a crisis de vivienda
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-07
Elana Leopold is the director of Mamdani's transition team and was his campaign manager.
Zohran Mamdani presenta un equipo de transición totalmente femenino: ¿quiénes son las encargadas de gestionar el traspaso de autoridad en Nueva York? | Estados Unidos | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-11-07
Elana Leopold will serve as the executive director of the transition team.
Il primo atto di Mamdani, sindaco di New York: un team di transizione composto da sole donne
Italy· 2025-11-07
Elana Leopold was tapped to be the transition team's executive director.
Top Mamdani transition official was heavily influenced by Soros network during Biden years
United States· 2025-11-06
Elana Leopold is a former senior aide to de Blasio and the executive director of Mamdani's transition team.
Mamdani’s new era of NYC politics starts with Democratic Party insidersUnited States· 2025-11-06
Mamdani named several members of his transition team: Elana Leopold, who worked for former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio.
Mamdani says Trump threats are 'inevitable'
United Kingdom· 2025-11-06
Elana Leopold is a political strategist who worked for Bill de Blasio and will serve as the executive director for Mamdani's team.
Prefeito eleito de Nova York, Mamdani anuncia equipe de transição composta exclusivamente por mulheres
Brazil· 2025-11-05
Elana Leopold is the executive director of the all-female transition team announced by Zohran Mamdani.
Zohran Mamdani announces all-female transition team as he prepares for New York mayoralty | Zohran MamdaniUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-05
