Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Melissa Aviles-Ramos
Chancellor of the
New York City Department of Education
In office
October 16, 2024 – December 31, 2025
MayorEric Adams
Preceded byDavid Banks
Succeeded byKamar Samuels
Deputy Chancellor of Family and Community Engagement and External Affairs of the New York City Department of Education
In office
July 8, 2024 – October 16, 2024
ChancellorDavid Banks
Succeeded byVacant
Personal details
BornMelissa Aviles
EducationFordham University (BA)
City College of New York (MA)
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Melissa Aviles-Ramos is an American educator whom served as the 32nd New York City Schools Chancellor. She previously served as Deputy Chancellor for family and community engagement and external affairs at the NYC DOE, and replaced David C. Banks following his resignation. She was replaced with Kamar Samuels, who currently serves the role under Zohran Mamdani.