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50 THE QUEENS COURIER •RISING STARS •JANUARY 24, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com rising stars JANUARY 31, 2013 H H HH H s FEIBISH Executive Director TAYLORHILLIARDSETHJASON M. DR. PETER Orthodontics Executive DirectorCongressmember Gregory Meeks Dynamic Dental Jason M. Hilliard joined 82nd Street Partnership Dr. Peter Feibish became passionate about Meeks’ staff on September 17, of the 82nd Street Partnership, a non-HSeth Taylor is the Executive DirectorCongressmember Gregory W. orthodontics at an early age after having a 2007. Before entering his pres- profi t economic development group very positive experience as an orthodontic ent post, Hilliard served in the that manages commercial corridors patient. He completed his dental training at New Jersey Air National Guard in Jackson Heights and Elmhurst. Temple University in Philadelphia, graduat- as a Public Affairs Specialist Since joining the organization i n ing as one of the most awarded clinical and with the 108th Air Refueling 2012, Taylor and his team have led a academic dental students and was recognized Wing at McGuire Air Force neighborhood revitalization effort that nationally for his research. Dr. Feibish com- Base. Prior to assuming a role focuses on public space development, pleted his orthodontic training at Columbia in a Tanker Unit, he served as historic preservation, and neighbor- University, where he earned a Master of Science a Public Affairs Specialist with hood branding. degree, and has been treating patients in the the 127th Fighter Wing, a part Prior to his appointment, Taylor Greater New York area ever since. He is an of the Michigan Air National worked with other business improve- avid Yankees and Jets fan and enjoys playing Guard from 2004 to 2006. ment districts across the city includ- golf, tennis, and basketball. He cherishes his ing the Union Square Partnership and relationships with his family and friends whose What do you love most about the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership. support has laid the foundation for his success. your job? From 2006 to 2008, he trained What do you love most about your job? The opportunity to make a as a project manager with the 34th I love my job because it allows me to make a substantially positive impact in Street Partnership and Bryant Park positive change in my patients’ lives every day, the lives of individuals, families Corporation, where he learned about ing a beautiful healthy smile. Making a difference in some- What do you love most about yourHI love neighborhood economic devel-park management, streetscape design,and downtown development.job?What motivates you?and our society on a daily basis.one’s life during a time ofneed. There is no greater feeling than looking into the appreciativeWhat motivates you?I am motivated by the desire to deliver the whether it is resolving a bite or joint problem that has diminished the quality of life or creat- highest quality orthodontic care to a broad eyes of a constituent who has entrusted you with handling a matter opment, especially when the neigh- range of patients in a caring and professional that impacts his/her life. It motivates me to give my all, going above borhood you work with is Jackson setting. and beyond what is necessary or considered the norm. It is an awe- Heights and Elmhurst. The challenge some responsibility and honor. of enhancing a built environment and If you can have dinner with any person-liv- If you can have dinner with any person-living, historical or improving quality-of-life in a place ing, historical or fi ctitious - who would it be? fi ctitious - who would it be? with as much diversity, dynamism andGiven the opportunity, I would cherish thegrowth-potential as here is really excit- opportunity to have a dinner conversation with John Locke. John Locke’s foresight in advocating for a republican Steve Jobs. I think he was a profound thinker system of governing was genius. Not only did it lay the foundation ing and inspiring. and I appreciate his commitment to push- for the United States of America, but it What is the single most important ing the boundaries of innovation informed the world that humankind thing in my organization? and design. had advanced to a degree of sophis- Vision and communication are keys tication where an old idea of self- to our organization’s success because governing and freedoms were actu- as an advocate for the Jackson Heights ally possible. To me, John Locke is and Elmhurst community, our priority one of the most important people is to help stakeholders plan and realize who ever lived; and I would love to a better future for the neighborhood. have a chance to pick his mind. What’s the best piece of advice you would give to the upcoming Rising Stars? My advice is to build a meaning- H ful professional network andplex, having these peopleembrace mentors because as H work becomes more com-H to bounce ideas off of, offer you guidance, or motivate you to do better, will be invalu- able.


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