Sideya Sherman is currently serving as the NYC Chief Equity Officer & Commissioner of the new NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice, where she leads the city’s effort to advance equity through policy, practice, and programs that serve New Yorkers.
Sherman brings nearly two decades of equity-focused community and economic development experience, most recently serving as Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity (MOE), Executive Director of the city’s NYC Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity (TRIE), and Executive Vice President for Community Engagement and Partnerships at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).
Sherman is a lifelong New Yorker. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Utica College in political science and a Master of Science degree in urban affairs from Hunter College.