for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com may 8, 2014 • women in business The Quens Courier 39 HEATHERPALMER ▶women in business ✴MAY 20, 2014 ✴ ✴ ✴ Jasmin Moshirpur, M.D., is the Dean for Elmhurst and Queens Hospital Center Programs at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Regional Medical Director, Queens Health Network, and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She was recognized several times by her students and residents at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai as an outstanding clinical teacher and has been active in all aspects of academic affairs there. She has been President of the Saul B. Gusberg Society, the Queens Gynecology Society, the Shiraz University School of Medical Sciences Alumni Association and the Iranian American Medical Association, and is a member of the American Academy of Medical Directors. Dr. Moshirpur plays a pivotal role in an advisory capacity for the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation. She is highly regarded for her passionate commitment to patient health issues and is a vocal advocate for excellence in medical care. She has been honored by the Queens Health Network for promoting healthcare to the community of Queens, honored by SHAREing and CAREing, a breast cancer support group, by both the City Council and the New York State Assembly, 36th District, for exemplary service to the community for her promotion of women’s health. She was also honored by the American Cancer Society and named Queens “Woman of the Year.” She was honored by “La Asociacion Benefica Cultural Father Billini” for her commitment to their programs in support of the youth in Queens, was named one of the top ten women stars in Queens and was most recently honored by the Iranian American Society. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD DR. JASMIN MOSHIRPUR, M.D. THE COURIER HONORS QUEENS TOP WOMEN IN BUSINESS The 2014 Top Women in Business networking and awards event on Tuesday, May 20, will honor influential women in business in Queens. The event will celebrate women of Queens finance, healthcare, education and entrepreneurship whose major achievements and participation in community activities has helped the borough grow. The event will also honor Greg Kelly, cohost of Fox News’s “Good Day New York,” as Best Man of the Year. Queensborough President Melinda Katz will be attending the ceremony as well. “Greg Kelly is one of the most beloved, interesting and powerful newscasters in television,” said TOP WOMEN In Business Networking Awards Dinner Victoria Schneps, publisher and CEO of The Queens Courier. “We are delighted to honor the highest-rated morning TV personality as our Best Man of the Year.” The Leadership in Education Award will be presented to Sharon DeVivo, president of Vaughn College. Dr. Jasmin Moshirpur, Dean/Medical Director at Elmhurst Hospital, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. The other 2014 honorees are Gina Battagliola, Project Manager, JFK International Air Terminal; Kimberly Benn, Advertising Account Executive, DeSales Media Group, Clara Berg, Service Specialist, YAI Services; Marizen Bernales, RN/CEO, Atlantic Dialysis; Dr. Sabra Brock, Interim Dean, Touro Grad School of Business; Tracy Capune, Vice President, Kaufman Astoria Studios; Zaria Demarchi, Senior Engineer, Port Authority NY/NJ; Laurie Dorf, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Queens College; Rosa A. Figueroa, Director of Small Business Development, LaGuardia Community College; Marsha Goldberg, Principal, Public School 46; Eve Cho Guillergan, Attorney, Eve Guillergan PLLC; Pam Horowitz, Director of Home Care, Parker Jewish Institute; Kimberly Kuchera, CEO, KJR Aviation; Missy Lawrence, Vice President Marketing, Resorts World Casino; Nora Constance Marino, Esq., Queens County Commission, NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission, TV Legal Commentator; MaryAnn McAleer, Director of Development, Queens Centers for Progress; Janine Michel, Executive Director, Christ the King, Continuing Education; Carole Nussbaum, Principal, Public School 203; Erica Oleske, Development Officer, Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens; Luisa Otero, Life Coach/ Author, No Nonsense Coaching; Stephanie Ovadia, Attorney/Radio Host; Heather Palmer, 2nd Vice President, Queens County Savings Bank; Michelle Rosa Patruno, Regional Sales Manager/Senior Loans Specialist, Vanguard Funding; Sarah BJ Song, Chairman of Korean, American Family Services; Donna Tucker, Chief of Staff, Regional Alliance; Tiki Vanderbilt, Partner, NY Life Insurance Company; Denise Ward, Interim Vice President and Executive Director, Queensborough Community College; Carrie White, Classified Sales Manager, DeSales Media Group; and Mary Zias, store manager, TD Bank. The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Terrace on the Park, 52-11 111 St., Flushing Meadows Park, Queens. The evening will begin with an Expo and Networking portion followed by the Dinner awards ceremony. For sponsorship and participation opportunities or to purchase tickets, call 718-224-5863 ext. 227 or email dplagakis@ queenscourier.com.
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