Mark Levine has been at the forefront of advancing more affordable, equitable, and healthy communities for nearly 25 years. He began his career as a bilingual math and science teacher in the South Bronx and went on to found Neighborhood Trust Federal Credit Union, which has since provided more than $100 million in loans to families and small businesses across Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx.

Mark served for eight years on the New York City Council, including as Chair of the Committee on Parks, Chair of the Jewish Caucus, and Chair of the Committee on Health. In the latter role, he brought a science-based, data-driven approach to helping lead New York City through the worst public health crisis in a century. During his tenure, he authored and passed landmark tenant protections, including the nation’s first Right to Counsel law, guaranteeing legal representation to tenants facing eviction who cannot afford an attorney.

In 2022, Mark was elected Manhattan Borough President, where he focused on confronting the city’s affordability crisis. He identified opportunities to deliver tens of thousands of new housing units, advanced policies to expand affordable housing, and strengthened protections to help tenants remain in their homes. As Borough President, he also launched initiatives to plant one million additional trees, deploy millions of dollars in low-interest loans for small businesses, improve the city’s mental health system, enhance street safety and mobility, and strengthen New York City’s preparedness for climate change.

Mark was elected New York City Comptroller in November 2025 and assumed office on January 1, 2026.

Outside of work, Mark spends time with his family and enjoys studying languages. He speaks Spanish and Hebrew fluently and is currently studying Greek and French. He holds a B.A. in physics from Haverford College and a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School.

Robert J. Rodriguez was appointed Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York effective May 8, 2024, and was confirmed by the New York State Senate on May 22, 2024, as DASNY’s President and Chief Executive Officer. He previously served as New York’s 68th Secretary of State and served as a member of the DASNY Board of Directors. He previously served as a member of the New York State Assembly for 11 years, representing Assembly District 68. During his time in the New York State Assembly, he was the Co-Chair of the Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment, founding Chair of the Assembly sub­ committee on Infrastructure and Member of Committees on Ways and Means, Housing, Labor, Banking, Corporation and Authorities, and Mental Health. Mr. Rodriguez held positions at Public Financial Management, A.C. Advisory, Inc and Bloomberg L.P. As a civic leader, Mr. Rodriguez served on several volunteer boards including as Chairman of Manhattan Community Board 11 and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone. He is also an emerging leader of the New America Alliance and the Council for Urban Professionals (CUP) Fellow. Mr. Rodriguez earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Yale University and a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance from New York University’s Stern Business School.