56 The Queens Courier • buzz • SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com PEOPLE MAKING A BUZZ Executive director of Unique People Services (UPS) Cheryelle Cruickshank has always been passionate about helping those with special needs, and her long and benevolent career is a testament to that. The first 20 years of her career were spent at Services for the Underserved, SUS, where she eventually rose to be director of disabilities services. As director, she oversaw the development and management of all the organization’s programs, which included services for adults with developmental disabilities such as residential homes, adult day services and a family reimbursement program. In 2008, she moved to UPS, where she now serves as executive director, overseeing 22 programs that provide support services to people with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, histories of homelessness and those with HIV/AIDS. In addition to her career in nonprofit management, Cruickshank serves as president of the Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council and sits on the New York State Association of Community and Residential Agencies. Queens Chamber tees off The Queens Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf outing on Sept. 22 at the North Hills Country Club. The round of golf, followed by dinner, was in support of the Queens Chamber of Commerce Foundation and its operations. Businesspeople from across the borough came out to enjoy the day of golf and good company while also networking with each other and chamber officials. (above) Jacqueline Donado, Lena Curtolo, Alejandra Espejo, Vicky Ferreira, Sophia Ganosis (below) Dorothy Owermohle Patricia Mezuel – Flushing Bank Tom Grech – Executive Director, QCC Vinnie Papa and Bob Coccia Nash Roe, William Blake II, Al Pennisi, Bruno Marquez East Coast Energy Group Mark Sarfati, Maureen Prainito, Ted Rodomer Vinnie Papa, Al Pennisi, William Blake II Whitestone woman heading to national pageant K a t h e r i n e McQuade of Wh i t e s t o n e won the 2016 N a t i o n a l American Miss New York title and will head to Hollywood in November to compete for the national crown. She will have the opportunity to win her share of more than $500,000 in cash and prizes, including a 2016 Ford Mustang convertible. McQuade attends Marymount Mahattan College and is a teacher at the Landrum School of Performing Arts, where she has been a student for 16 years. Her goal is to one day become a member of the worldfamous Radio City Music Hall Rockettes and has raised more than $5,000 for pancreatic cancer research.
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