Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, will make history as the city’s first Gen Z first lady — though the 28-year-old has largely stayed out of the spotlight, she has played a key role behind the scenes.

Born in 1997, she is the first Gen Zer (though at the oldest end of the generation) to fill the position. She'll be joining the likes of Claudia Conway, daughter of Kellyanne and George, and Ella Emhoff, stepdaughter of Kamala Harris, on a growing list of Zoomers thrust into the public spotlight by their ties to political figures.

Rama Duwaji might be stepping into the national spotlight as New York City’s youngest first lady, but she’s been quietly shaping culture through her art long before her husband, Zohran Mamdani, became mayor. Meet Rama Duwaji inside.

Rama Duwaji will be the first ever youngest first lady of New York City-thrust into the spotlight as her husband Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist became New York’s, mayor on

Zohran Mamdani's wife has become an almost-overnight household name as he is set to be sworn in as New York City mayor in January.