COURIER LIFE, MARCH 11-17, 2022 35
2022
OF BROOKLYN
DR. SAROYA BYRD
MCKINNEY MARI GABRIELLE MILLET RENEE MITCHELL
FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, AND PASTOR
GOSPEL OF PEACE INTERNATIONAL INC
PRESIDENT AND CEO
MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH
CENTER, INC.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BREAKING THE CYCLE DROP
CORP
What has been your best moment in business?
Seeing the lives of people change according
professional dealing with overwhelming circumstances.
What is your secret to success?
with God based upon having a relationship
with Him.
Who inspires you?
community where I was born and raised in
RedHook, Brooklyn, my spiritual mother, and
my daughter.
What has been your best moment in business?
through this organization is a “moment” where
What is your secret to success?
Accomplishing “my purpose” means to assist
others in living better, happier and healthier
lives.
Who inspires you?
I am inspired by those who live a life of service,
who are willing to work for the greater cause,
who inspire strength and not fear, and who will
have an impact on this world long after they
are gone.
What has been your best moment in business?
Being able to give back and bring those who
make better choices for themselves and their
families.
What is your secret to success?
“There’s no secret.” I am a product of all my
challenges. I was able to overcome these and
help others.
Who inspires you?
First God, then my daughter and then the people
who believed in me, all those who pushed
me and helped me to overcome to do what I
homeless person at a time.”
ANA ZEN OCHOA SHIRLEY PAUL
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, SERVICE
EXCELLENCE MANAGER & WOMEN IN
BUSINESS AMBASSADOR
VALLEY BANK
SENIOR ADVISOR
OFFICE OF THE GOVENOR
What has been your best moment in business?
Ana’s best moments in business are when she
is empowering growth and to empower women
in business to help them thrive, collaborate,
What is your secret to success?
easily make meaningful connections and encourage
collaboration between women.
Who inspires you?
Since childhood, my inspiration comes from
and conservationist who was known for her
and research regarding primate relationships.
What has been your best moment in business?
Being a part of a historic administration from
Governor and hitting the ground running in de-
What is your secret to success?
Standing on my faith and inviting God into the
process.
Who inspires you?
Immigrants like my parents. Immigrants are
among our boldest - leaving all they know,
loved ones, language and comfort and doing
it all in search of better opportunities and oftentimes
not for them but for generations that
will follow.
PHYLLIS PRESSA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHASE BANK
What has been your best moment in business?
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cess of my employees and directs progress
Brooklyn 12+ years ago. Returning 9 years later
is like coming back home.
What is your secret to success?
the clients we serve and the employees on my
team. Keeping those two center to all that is
done ensures a winning, workplace culture.
Who inspires you?
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ter, trust, and honor. She has been my inspiration
in all that I do.