When the region’s most influential leaders come together, the room shifts, ideas spark, and real momentum begins. That is the power of our honorees and the Queens Power List presented by Schneps Media.
NOMINATE. SUPPORT. CELEBRATE.
For over 20 years, our Power Lists have recognized the business leaders, civic champions, and elected officials who move the region forward including Icons whose influence has shaped the region, Rising Stars representing the next generation of leadership, and remarkable individuals whose contributions earn special titles for extraordinary achievement. Together, they embody the influence, innovation, and inspiration that define our Power Lists.
This year, we are proud to further elevate excellence and inclusion through dedicated DEI Award Categories, honoring outstanding leaders through the Latin Impact Awards, Caribbean Impact Awards, and Gay City News Impact Awards- recognizing individuals whose work strengthens communities, amplifies diverse voices, and drives meaningful change across Queens.
100% of the evening’s raffle proceeds will benefit Queens Centers for Progress (QCP).
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES
Cheryl Wills
Emmy Award-winning Journalist | Spectrum News New York 1
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Honorees
LEADERS OF LABOR HONOREE
Ryan Adams
Managing Director - Actum
Teagan Brown
Assistant Bank Officer & Community Outreach Coordinator - Maspeth Federal Savings
Jeehae Fischer
Executive Director - Korean American Family Service Center
ICON
Bruce J. Flanz
President/CEO - MediSys Health Network
CHAMPION AWARD
Yvette Greene
Executive Vice President of Program Management - Crescent Consulting
LEADERS OF LABOR HONOREE
Matthew Gugliotta
President/Business Manager - Allied Building Inspectors, Local 211 IUOE
Elizabeth Field Hendry
Interim President - Queens College
Jennifer Horsley, MSW
Executive Director - St. John's Residence for Boys
ICON
Roel Huinink
President/Chief Executive Officer - JFKIAT
Belinda Jain
Vice President, Customer Experience & Commercial - JFKIAT
ICON
Melinda Katz
Queens District Attorney
Tom George Kolath
Founder/President - KELTRON Tax & Wealth Management, LLC
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD/ICON
Dr. Christine Mangino
President - Queensborough Community College, CUNY
LEADERS OF LABOR HONOREE/ICON
Zach Miller
Vice President of Government Affairs - Trucking Association of New York (TANY)
Jack O'Donnell
Managing Partner - O'Donnell & Associates
Deirdre O’Connell
CEO - Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Allison Persad
Principal - The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria
Wendy Phaff-Gennaro
Director of Development- Queens Center for Progress (QCP)
ICON
Donovan Richards Jr.
Queens Borough President
REVITALIZATION AWARD/ICON
Justin K. Rodgers
President & CEO - Greater Jamaica Development Corporation
Juan M. Santiago
Regional Manager of External Affairs - National Grid
LEADERS OF LABOR HONOREE
Carlos Santiago
Manager of Commercial Business - MetroPlus Health
Dr. La'Lisa Scudder-Durden
President & CEO - Angel Castlez
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AWARD/ICON
Michelle Stoddart
Senior Vice President of Community Development - Resorts World New York City
LEADERS OF LABOR HONOREE
Tatyana Tatarskaya
Lead Lasik Counselor - Dello Russo Laser Vision
INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS AWARD/ICON
Vernon M. Taylor
Director of People Operations - JFK International Air Terminal
Testimonials
Agenda
5:00 pm ET
VIP Cocktail Hour
This is the power hour where the honorees have an opportunity to meet one another and network before the rest of the guests arrive. Sponsors will be available to meet with honorees and provide special offers. Honorees receive their Schneps Media star pin to become an official Star Networking member. Drinks and Hors D’oeuvres will be served. Pictures are taken to be featured in the Long Island Press and relationships are started.
Victoria Schneps, President, Schneps Media
6:00 pm ET
Guests arrive
Guests arrive to meet, celebrate and connect with our honorees and sponsors. Drinks and food will be served as all attendees meet and connect.
7:30 pm ET
Award presentation
A high energy, fun award ceremony where honorees are presented their award as a Queens Power Lister.
Victoria Schneps, President, CEO
8:30 pm ET
Raffles announced
Raffle winners are selected and prizes are given. All money raised with the raffle goes to a local cause.
9:00 pm ET
Event Concludes
Sponsors
TD Bank
Resorts World
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union
First Central Savings Bank
Korean American Family Service Center
Maspeth Federal Savings
The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria
Miss Jessies
GSM Charity Auctions
Schneps Media
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