Leila Bozorg

Leila Bozorg (born ) is American urban planner and government official specializing in housing policy. In December 2025, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appointed her as the deputy mayor for Housing and Planning. Bozorg has served in senior housing roles at the city and federal levels, including as the executive director for Housing under mayor Eric Adams and within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the Obama administration.

Early life and education Bozorg was born in to parents who arrived in the United States following the Iranian Revolution. She grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts and later attended Wesleyan University, graduating in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in government studies. She earned a master's degree in city planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Bozorg spent six years in various positions at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Bozorg subsequently served as a commissioner on the New York City Planning Commission.

On December 19, 2025, mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Bozorg's appointment as the deputy mayor for Housing and Planning, a role that he shifted somewhat since Maria Torres-Springer served in that capacity under Mayor Eric Adams. At the time of her appointment, she was described as having 15 years of experience in senior-level housing policymaking. she married Gaebe on June 24, 2023, at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian. The wedding ceremony incorporated Persian traditions, including a Sofreh Aghd.