Daniel Lurie, born February 4, 1977, is an American businessman, philanthropist, and politician who currently serves as the 46th Mayor of San Francisco, having taken office in January 2025[2]. A native of San Francisco, Lurie grew up in the city’s influential Haas family, inheritors of the Levi Strauss & Co. fortune through his mother, Mimi Haas[3]. His father, Brian Lurie, is a rabbi and former executive director of the San Francisco-based Jewish Community Federation[3]. Lurie’s upbringing connected him to both the city’s philanthropic legacy and its civic life from an early age. Lurie is best known as the founder and former CEO of Tipping Point Community, a nonprofit he established in 2005 to address poverty in the Bay Area[3][2]. Under his leadership, Tipping Point raised over $440 million, supported more than 200 organizations, and impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people annually, earning a reputation for effectiveness and transparency[5]. Before founding Tipping Point, Lurie worked on the Bill Bradley Presidential Campaign and with the Robin Hood Foundation in New York City[8]. Despite his deep roots in philanthropy, Lurie was a political newcomer when he announced his candidacy for mayor in 2024. His campaign focused on addressing San Francisco’s most pressing issues—homelessness, affordable housing, public safety, and economic inequality—and he positioned himself as a “change agent” outside the city’s established political class[1][4]. Lurie’s decision to run was partly inspired by a personal experience with his children encountering a mentally distressed individual on the street, which he cited as a catalyst for his commitment to civic improvement[1]. In November 2024, Lurie defeated incumbent Mayor London Breed and other seasoned politicians, marking a significant shift in the city’s leadership[1][2][4]. His victory was widely seen as a response to voter demand for new approaches to San Francisco’s post-pandemic challenges. As mayor, Lurie has emphasized accountability, service, and action, pledging to deliver results on the issues that propelled him into office[4]. His current role places him at the center of efforts to reshape San Francisco’s future, drawing on his philanthropic experience and outsider status to navigate the city’s complex political and social landscape[1][4].