COVID-19 pandemic, where he has helped lead our City's public health system under unprecedented challenges. I know he's ready to lead the charge forward in our fight for a fairer and healthier city for all."The Mayor said at a news conference that Chokshi has an “extraordinary history" and as a child of immigrants, grew up with tremendous potential, and worked hard every step of the way to realise that potential.Chokshi recalled that opportunity propelled his grandfathers to move from small villages in Gujarat to Mumbai two generations ago.His father was the first in his family to immigrate to the United States, settling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he was born and raised.A Rhodes Scholar, he has served as a White House Fellow in the.