Daniel Lurie is an American philanthropist and the mayor-elect of San Francisco, California. He won the 2024 mayoral election against incumbent London Breed. Before entering politics, Lurie founded and led Tipping Point Community, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting poverty in the Bay Area. His victory marks a significant shift in San Francisco politics. Beyond his work with Tipping Point, Lurie has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors, focusing on addressing social issues such as homelessness, education inequality, and access to healthcare.
1911 marks the last time a political outsider won the San Francisco mayoral race before Daniel Lurie's victory.
Daniel Lurie was born on February 4, 1977.
In 2000, Daniel Lurie worked as a field organizer in Iowa for Bill Bradley's presidential campaign.
Daniel Lurie moved to New York City in 2001 to work for the Robin Hood Foundation.
After graduating with a Master of Public Policy from UC Berkeley in 2005, Daniel Lurie founded Tipping Point Community, raising over $500 million for education, housing, employment, and family wellness. His thesis was a business plan for a Robin Hood model charitable foundation.
Daniel Lurie married Becca Prowda in 2006.
In 2018, Daniel Lurie and Tipping Point Community launched a $100 million initiative to reduce chronic homelessness in San Francisco by 50% in two years.
On November 16, 2019, Daniel Lurie stepped down as CEO of Tipping Point Community after 15 years, remaining as chair of the board.
In 2019, Daniel Lurie's wife, Becca Prowda, was appointed Director of Protocol by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
On September 26, 2023, Daniel Lurie announced his candidacy for mayor of San Francisco in the 2024 election.
By January 2024, Daniel Lurie's mayoral campaign had raised about $3.5 million, including significant donations from his mother and tech investors.
In 2024, Daniel Lurie was elected mayor of San Francisco, defeating incumbent London Breed. He is the first political outsider to win the mayoral race since 1911 and will be the wealthiest mayor upon taking office.
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