FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com MARCH 5, 2015 • The queens Courier 21 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUENS Khadjat Oluwo Disaster Case Manager Metropolitan Council Background: Khadjat Oluwo, 31, was born and raised in Brooklyn and now lives in East Flatbush. When mixing with people from Queens, mainly through her job, she notices their enduring strength and good spirit even when times are tough. She appreciates this characteristic because she herself is extremely hardworking and dedicated to her cause. Occupation: Oluwo is the disaster case manager at Metropolitan Council, a regional agency that plans initiatives that provide housing opportunities for all as well as services such as ensuring water cleanliness. Oluwo sees this job as her chance to make a difference in people’s lives, which is most important to her. Community Involvement: At Met Council, Oluwo provides assistance to victims of Superstorm Sandy by providing them with things like new furniture, new clothing, and emotional and psychological assistance services. One client of Oluwo’s was recently able to move back into her home without any out-of-pocket costs, using only the organization’s resources. Oluwo is also a member of the National Breast Cancer Foundation and contributes time to the organization’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness month. She also belongs to the Keep a Child Alive Organization, which has the mission of realizing the end of AIDs for children by combating the economic impacts of HIV, especially in Africa. Greatest Achievement: “Completing college and being able to do what I enjoy for a living — helping people in need.” Biggest Challenge: “Anytime I am dealing with the occasional lack of resources or minimal access to them at Met Council. It’s difficult when that happens while you’re trying everything you can to help.” Inspiration: “My parents. They came to this country with nothing and I’ve watched them make a name for themselves without any outside help at all.” By Ross Belsky brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 star OF queens 75% of Americans overpay their taxes.* Without the Gilman Ciocia tax team, you’re missing out. With Gilman Ciocia, you’ll have an entire tax team focused on your financial future. It’s the best way to build wealth and it’s more affordable than you think. Tax experts, financial planners, estate attorneys and lending professionals all working together to lower your taxes this year and help you plan for years ahead. So ditch the old tax preparer, seasonal guys or software – and hire the tax team. Call GILMAN CIOCIA and let us change the way you think about taxes. 35-30 Francis Lewis Blvd. • Flushing, NY 11358 718-683-5722 www.gtax.com. *Sounds crazy, but it’s true. Data on file. Visit gtax.com to learn more disturbing facts as well as ways to reduce your tax exposure.
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