Here's what to know about Nithya Raman, Los Angeles mayor-elect

Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman isn't a newcomer to city politics, but she was when she came onto the scene six years ago.

A grassroots movement in 2020 led to Raman defeating a sitting Councilmember David Ryu. When she ran for mayor, she was considered a city council insider.

On Thursday, after a heated campaign, Mayor Karen Bass conceded the race to Raman, making her the first Asian American mayor of the city.

Here are five things to know about Raman:

1) Where did Nithya Raman grow up?

Raman was born in Kerala, India, and moved to Louisiana when she was 6 years old. She moved to Los Angeles in 2013 and worked for the city administrative officer.

Raman currently lives in Silver Lake with her family.

2) When did Nithya Raman become a naturalized citizen?

Raman was 22 years old when she became a naturalized citizen. She took her oath of citizenship in Boston.

3) Where did Nithya Raman go to college?

Raman received her bachelor’s degree from Harvard and her graduate degree from MIT. She went to school to be an urban planner.

4) Who is part of Nithya Raman's family?

Raman is married to Vali Chandrasekaran, with whom she has 10-year-old twins.

Chandrasekaran is a TV screenwriter and producer. He is known for his work on "Modern Family" and "30 Rock."

According to the L.A. Times, Chandrasekaran and Raman met in 1999, when they were both undergraduates at Harvard University.

5) What did Nithya Raman do before she ran for city council?

In 2017, Raman co-founded the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition. The nonprofit focused on direct outreach to help homeless people.