18 TIMES • MARCH 5 - mARCH 11, 2015 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 Cross Harbor, city budget will headline next Board 5 meeting The Cross Harbor Freight Program will highlight the next Community Board 5 meeting this Wednesday night in Middle Village. As announced by District Manager Gary Giordano, the session takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Christ the King Regional High School, located at 68-02 Metropolitan Ave. Representatives of the Port Authority will provide an overview of the draft environmental impact statement (Tier 1) for the Cross Harbor Freight Program. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the city’s 2016 fiscal year preliminary budget as it affects Ridgewood, Glendale, Maspeth and Middle Village. Each speaker at the hearing will have three minutes to address the board. There will also be a public forum, reports from Giordano and Chairperson Vincent Arcuri, reviews of liquor licenses and demolition notices; and committee reports. For more information or to register to speak in advance, call the Board 5 Glendale office at 1-718-366-1834. INTERNS WANTED NEWSPAPER IN QUEENS EDITIORIAL & WEB [email protected]
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