Alicia Glen
Alicia Glen | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Public official, real estate developer |
| Years active | 2014–2019 (Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development) |
| Known for | Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development in New York City (2014–2019) |
Alicia Glen is a public official who held the position of Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development in New York City from 2014 until 2019. She was appointed by Bill de Blasio and resigned from the role in early 2019.
Personal life
Glen is the daughter of Kristin Booth Glen, a judge on the State Supreme Court who was named to the 1st Department Appellate Division by Mario Cuomo.
Government career
From 2014 through 2019, Glen worked as Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development during Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration.
In June 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul named her Co-Chair of the Gateway Commission. Additionally, she serves as chairperson of the Trust for Governor's Island.
Glen has been identified as a possible contender in the Democratic Primary for the 2025 New York City mayoral election.
Private sector
Prior to her tenure as Deputy Mayor, Glen led the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs for twelve years. She is also the founder and principal of MSquared, a real estate development company based in New York City that specializes in affordable housing projects.