Ana J. Almanzar, a graduate of SUNY Delhi, has been appointed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams as deputy mayor for strategic initiatives. Her appointment was announced at a press conference Friday, May 26.
As deputy mayor, Almanzar will oversee a large portfolio. Reporting to her in this role are the commissioners and executive directors of the Center for Innovation through Data Intelligence, City University of the City of New York, New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, Mayor’s Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, Mayor’s Office of Equity, Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, Mayor’s Office of Nonprofits, and the Mayor’s Fund and City Affiliated Nonprofits.
Almanzar, who earned a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Delhi in 2000, also serves as a trustee of the College Foundation at Delhi, Inc. The 501 c3 non-profit accepts and manages charitable gifts and grants to support SUNY Delhi.
Officer-in-Charge at SUNY Delhi Dr. Mary Bonderoff said she is pleased to offer enthusiastic support for Almanzar for this important role.
After receiving the degree from SUNY Delhi, Almanzar earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Columbia University.
To learn more about SUNY Delhi visit www.delhi.edu.
