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Iris Weinshall (born September 5, 1953) is the chief operating officer of The New York Public Library, former vice chancellor at the City University of New York and a former commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation.
Mar 2, 2019 · Iris Weinshall an American academic and former government official, also known as the wife of US senator Chuck Schumer. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, career, and achievements.
- Schumer Met His Wife at a Political Event When They Were Young. Chuck Schumer and his wife met in their 20s at a political event. “They both attended a Mid-Bay Independent Democrats meeting in Midwood, Brooklyn,” reports Crain’s New York.
- Weinshall’s Department Was Criticized by the NTSB After a Staten Island Ferry Crash Killed 11 People. Under her leadership, the DOT faced criticism for its oversight of the Staten Island Ferry after a crash on October 15, 2003 killed 11 people.
- After Leaving the DOT, Weinshall Became Vice Chancellor of the City University of New York. Weinshall left the DOT in January 2007 so she could take a role at the City University of New York.
- Weinshall & Schumer’s Daughters are Both Harvard Graduates. Weinshall and Schumer have two daughters, both of whom attended Harvard University, which their father also attended.
Iris Weinshall is a public service leader who oversees the operational departments of the New York Public Library, including finance, human resources, and construction. She was previously the commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation and the vice chancellor of Facilities Planning, Management, and Construction for the City University of New York.
Nov 16, 2017 · Iris Weinshall is the Chair of the Board of Directors of Prospect Park Alliance, a nonprofit organization that supports and preserves Brooklyn's Prospect Park. She is also the Chief Operating Officer of The New York Public Library and a former commissioner of the NYC Department of Transportation.
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Iris Weinshall was the Chief Digital Officer of The New York Public Library from 2017 to 2020. She led the Library's digital transformation, including the launch of the Research Catalog, the digitization of millions of items, and the expansion of online services and programs.
Jul 10, 2014 · The former city transportation commissioner and Chuck Schumer's wife will join the library in September 2014. She will face the challenge of rebuilding the library's reputation after a failed plan to convert part of its Fifth Avenue building.
