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Wiley ran in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City in 2021. [21] In June 2021, Wiley was endorsed by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, [23] [24] and former presidential candidates Julian Castro [25] and Elizabeth Warren, [26] as well as Local 1199 of the Service Employees International Union, the largest union in New York City. [27] She was also endorsed by The Strokes, whose song "Starting Again" was included in a campaign advertisement. [28] The band also played a fundraising concert at Irving Plaza on June 12, 2021. [29] Wiley placed third in the Democratic primary, behind Eric Adams and Kathryn Garcia. [30]

Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

In March 2022, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights announced Wiley's appointment as its president and CEO, and of its sister group, The Leadership Conference Education Fund, effective May 2. [31] [32] In 2023, she represented the Leadership Conference at a meeting hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris with labor and rights groups to discuss threats from artificial intelligence (AI), [33] and as a panelist at the U.S. Senate's inaugural AI Insight Forum, hosted by majority leader Chuck Schumer. [34] Wiley also attended White House meetings during the Biden administration, alongside other civil rights leaders, to advocate for stronger voting rights and more economic opportunities for the Black community. [35]

Personal life

Wiley is married to Harlan Mandel, CEO of the Media Development Investment Fund. [16] They live in Brooklyn with their two daughters. [5]

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  3. ↑ MSNBC Public Relations [@MSNBCPR] (August 27, 2018). "We are excited to announce @TheNewSchool professor of Urban Policy and Management @mayawiley as our newest @NBCNews and @MSNBC Legal Analyst. Tune in to @TheBeatWithAri at 6pm ET on @MSNBC for her first appearance in her new role. https://t.co/lKcwvgUkWm" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 9, 2019. Retrieved June 9, 2021– via Twitter.
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  26. ↑ Wiley, Maya [@mayawiley] (June 7, 2021). "Big structural change is exactly what New York City needs right now. @ewarren, thank you for your confidence in me. Let's dream big and fight hard for the City welove. https://t.co/P2qbEekgUL" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021– via Twitter.
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Wiley in 2015
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