22 times • APRIL 2, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.timesnewsweekly.com 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS NAN KHIN MAY CUNY SERVICE CORPS VOLUNTEER NEW AMERICAN WELCOME CENTER, FLUSHING YMCA brought to you by star OF queens SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 BACKGROUND: Nan Khin May, 25, was born and raised in Yangon, Myanmar, and now lives in Fresh Meadows. She loves Queens because it is one of the most diverse places she’s ever been and a place where she can taste food from all around the globe. She also appreciates how much time she can save commuting easily to her college and her jobs. OCCUPATION: May works part time at the offi ce of information technology at Queens College as an assistant, where she learns from her supervisors, coworkers and other students. She also works as an independent fi nancial planner at World Financial Group in College Point, as she would like to become certifi ed after graduating because she wants to help others who are planning to go to college. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Currently, May is a CUNY service corps volunteer at the New American Welcome Center (NAWC) at the Flushing YMCA. NAWC serves the immigrant population by providing a range of services including ESL and computer classes. The goals for the immigrants are English literacy, cultural competence and self-suffi ciency. May translates Chinese and Burmese for them, as well as conducts intakes of client information. The majority of students are adults from China, Korea and the Dominican Republic. In addition, May occasionally volunteers for the Mahasi Meditation Group. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: “I would consider getting the experiences of volunteering and giving the community what it needs to be both my greatest personal and professional achievement,” May said. “My 4-year-old niece told me ‘sharing is caring,’ and I couldn’t agree with her more.” BIGGEST CHALLENGE: “Going to college and getting all good grades because that is an important requirement in Asian families. Also, dealing with my father’s heart disease and elderly health issues.” INSPIRATION: “My aunt. She is my mentor and best friend. She is a very strong woman and she takes care of her family. She loves me like her own daughter and has taught me since I was in Myanmar. With my parents’ support and her guidance, I am able to live here and succeed.” By Ross Belsky RIDGEWOOD OFFICE PRODUCTS CENTER “YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS” DISCOUNTED OFFICE FURNITURE • Space Planning • Interior Design & Layout • Safes/Shredders • Printing / Copies/ Fax Service • Blumberg Legal Forms/Leases • Wedding Invitations/ Foreign Languages Celebrating Our 70th Anniversary (1945-2015) Full Line of Art Supplies in stock SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT WEDNESDAYS 67-16 FRESH POND ROAD (Near M Station) 1-718-386-3266 ANTIQUES • VINTGAGE COLLECTIBLES • GIFTS • CONSIGNMENT 65-19 GATES AVE. ON GATES AVE. AT THE CORNER OF FRESH POND ROAD, NEXT TO CHARLES REINA LIQUOR STORE 646.491.1986 STORE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 4pm-8pm Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-8pm CLOSED FOR EASTER SUNDAY
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