Rama Duwaji

Rama Sawaf Duwaji (born June 30, 1997) is an American animator, illustrator, and ceramist. She has been the first lady of New York City since the inauguration of her husband Zohran Mamdani as its mayor in January 2026.

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Mayor

Zohran Mamdani

Preceded by

Tracey Collins (de facto)

Born

Rama Sawaf Duwaji (1997-06-30) June 30, 1997 Houston, Texas, U .

Spouse

Zohran Mamdani (m. 2025)

Relatives

Mahmood Mamdani (father-in-law) Mira Nair (mother-in-law)

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University (BFA) School of Visual Arts (MFA)

Occupation

Animator illustrator ceramist

Website

ramaduwaji

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Preceded byTracey Collins De facto

Honorary titles

Preceded byTracey Collins De facto

Honorary titles

First Lady of New York City 2026–present

Honorary titles

Current

Honorary titles
Preceded byTracey Collins De facto	First Lady of New York City 2026–present	Current