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 In the senate, Lewis-Martin said, she “ran the show,” handling hiring decisions, executing Adams’ ideas, and generally keeping things running. When Adams was elected Brooklyn Borough President in 2013, she went with him to Borough Hall as deputy borough president. Adams wanted to run the show in Brooklyn, she said, and in seven years of working together, she had never been directly beneath him, but he felt confident that they would work well together — and they did. Within the hallowed halls of the former Brooklyn City Hall, Lewis-Martin and a small team oversaw the borough’s community boards, buildings, and hiring and personnel within the beep’s office. Now, as chief advisor, she is taking regular meetings with Adams to discuss the important topics of the day, lending her expertise as the team talk through problems and solutions, previews and pre-approves budgets and spending, and helps finding candidates for jobs at City Hall. 

 Indian-American attorney Meera Joshi has 16 years of experience leading government oversight agencies. In her previous role as head of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission. Joshi spearheaded the novel Vision Zero campaigns using data tools to keep high risk drivers and unsafe vehicles off the road. She led landmark policy, including establishing robust open transportation for passengers who use wheelchairs.  Prior to transportation regulation, Joshi was the Inspector General for New York City's Department of Corrections , responsible for investigation of corruption and criminality at all levels of New York City's jail operations and the First Deputy Executive Director of New York City's Civilian Complaint Review Board, leading investigations of police misconduct.

Maria Torres-Springer is Vice President for U.S. Programs at The Ford Foundation. She oversees all the foundation's domestic programming for Civic Engagement and Government, Creativity and Free Expression, Gender, Racial and Ethnic Justice, Future of  Work(ers), Just Cities and Regions, and Technology and Society.  Maria's extensive experience includes almost 15 years in public service with the City of New York, where she led three agencies addressing some of the city's most significant public policy challenges such as housing affordability, economic development, and workforce development. Throughout her tenure in the public sector and in previous roles in the non-profit and private sectors, she has worked to create powerful partnerships among communities, business, and government in pursuit of expanded economic opportunity and justice for the historically marginalized. Maria earned her bachelor's degree from Yale University and master's in public policy from The Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters.If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.

 Deputy Mayor Wright focuses on advancing the administration’s top priorities. Prior to her appointment. Deputy Mayor Wright served as the Transition Chair for the Adams team helping to engage and oversee over 600 stakeholders.Deputy Mayor was named President and CEO of United Way of New York City (UWNYC) in October 2012, the first woman to lead the organization in its 75-year history. Under her leadership, UWNYC focused on implementing strategies in the areas of education, income, health, and strengthening nonprofits.Prior to joining UWNYC, Deputy Mayor served as President and CEO of the Abyssinian Development Corporation, where she was responsible for leading and managing one of the nation’s premiere community and economic development organizations.Deputy Mayor was named number one on City & State New York‘s Nonprofit Power 100, listed in Crain’s New York Business· Notable Black Leaders and Executives, was appointed Mayor De Blasio’s Education Sector Advisory Council and Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward Re-Opening Advisory Board. Deputy Mayor has served as a Trustee for Columbia University, and as a Board Member for New Visions for Public Schools, NYC Kids Rise, and the New York City Regional Economic Development Council. Deputy Mayor Wright is a graduate of Columbia University, which she entered at age 16, received her law degree from Columbia Law School, and is a member of the New York State Bar. She was born and raised in the South Bronx and now lives in Harlem, New York. 

Anne Williams-Isom, a 1986 graduate of Fordham College at Lincoln Center, will oversee the city’s health and social services agencies, including the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, the Department of Social Services, and the Administration for Children’s Services. She’ll work to address the needs of seniors, children, victims of domestic and gender-based violence, and people struggling with hunger and homelessness. One of her main areas of work will be to continue to guide the city’s COVID-19 response and address some of the issues exacerbated by it, including a growing need for mental health services. "We've all been hit hard by this pandemic, and we are all feeling it. But I know that this administration will help us get through. We will heal, and we will heal together. She spent 13 years, from 1996 to 2009, in the city’s Administration for Children’s Services, first as the director of the Office of Community Planning and Development, then as special counsel to the commissioner and as associate commissioner for external affairs, and finally as the deputy commissioner for community and government affairs. Before working for the city, Williams-Isom worked for five years as a lawyer after graduating from Columbia Law School. If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.

 Gibson earned her B.A. in sociology from State University of New York at Albany and her M.P.A. in policy analysis and Evaluation from Baruch College, City University of New York. Her professional experience includes working as a legislative assistant and serving as district office manager for State Rep. Aurelia Greene. She's a Brooklyn native who attended the University of Albany, majoring in sociology. During her senior year, she applied for a legislative internship and was assigned to Aurelia Green, who represented the 77th Assembly District in western Bronx. After graduating in 2001, Gibson was hired full time as a legislative aide to Greene, who became a mentor. In 2009, when Greene stepped down, she encouraged Gibson to run for her Assembly seat. Even though Gibson was in the midst of completing a master's degree in public administration at Baruch College, she ran and won handily. Then in 2013, it was on the on the The New York City Council, again representing the western Bronx. From there, It was a shirt hop to becoming borough president. When beat all contenders for the job - winning by 80%.

 Chantel Jackson was elected to serve the great people of New York State's 79th Assembly District as a first-time candidate in November 2020, representing parts of Concourse Village, Morrisania, Melrose, Gelmont, Caremont and East Tremont. She is a licensed social worker, college professor, author and dedicated mom. She is extremely proud of her immigrant Mom from Belize who is Vice President of the local - DC37 Local 1655 and her dad who is the CEO of Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) Born in Harlem among six siblings, she attended public school for the majority of her life. She graduated from City College with a bachelor's degree in psychology and later received her graduate degree from Adelphi's School of Social Work. Chantel spent nine years helping low-income first-generation students get into college and secure financial aid while teaching at various colleges and universities. For the last four years before winning her election, Chantel was a NYC public high school social worker and UFT member, assisting students with their mental and physical wellness.  Chantel believes in Wellness, Housing, Education, NOW! (W.H.E.N) mission will transform her community. Chantel wants to reduce high rates of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and asthma by addressing the environmental factors that are the causes for these issues. She wants to properly fund mental health services and increase insurance for uninsured and underinsured people. When it comes to housing, she wants to make sure the neediest school districts receive the funding owed to them by New York State. She wants to increase education in RBCs: Real Estate, Business, Credit & Stocks. Chantel notes that being a teen mom, who raised her child alone as her then-boyfriend went to jail for four years on drug charges, and who utilized public assistance to raise her daughter, has given her the firsthand knowledge necessary to create legislation that will empower the most vulnerable populations. Chantel is looking to be a voice IN Albany for Blackpeople,women, parents, social workers, immigrants, and union members workers. 

Darcel Denise Clark is the first woman in that position and the first African-American woman to be elected a District Attorney in New York State. She was re-elected to a second term in 2019.District Attorney Clark’s mission is “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” and in fulfilling that mission she has restructured the Bronx District Attorney’s Office to reflect 21st Century prosecution, focusing on assistance for victims, fairness to defendants, crime prevention and community outreach. She created a Conviction Integrity Bureau, a Public Integrity Bureau, established a Rikers Island Prosecution Bureau to decrease violence and corruption in the jails, and enhanced services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. District Attorney Clark pioneered alternative to incarceration initiatives such as Bronx Community Justice, which involves “circles” of community volunteers who resolve petty crimes with offenders outside of the criminal justice system. Prior to her election, District Attorney Clark served as an Associate Justice for the NYS Supreme Court Appellate Division, First Department; a NYS Supreme Court Justice in Bronx County; and a Criminal Court Judge in Bronx and New York Counties. She spent more than 16 years on the bench. District Attorney Clark is a lifelong Bronx, New York resident, raised in public housing and educated in public schools. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Boston College, where she serves as a member of the Board of Trustees, and earned her law degree at the Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. District Attorney Clark returned home in 1986 to begin her legal career at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. She prosecuted drug felonies, violent crimes and homicides. District Attorney Clark served as a Supervising ADA in the Narcotics Bureau and the Deputy Chief of the Criminal Court Bureau. In 1999, she left the Office for her first judicial post. District Attorney Clark is co-chair of Prosecutors Against Gun Violence, and a Board Member of both the National District Attorneys Association and the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York. She frequently addresses national and local legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, the National Black Prosecutors Association and the New York State and New York City Bar Associations, on a range of criminal justice topics.Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.

Ms. Taft from Bronx, was inducted in the New York State Senate VETERANS' HALL OF FAME in 2015Ms. Carrie E. Taft,  entered basic training in the Marine Corps at Parris Island, South Carolina, in November 1979. She received training in Maryland at Aberdeen Proving Ground Infantry Weapons Repair, quickly learning to excel in this  military occupational skill. 

Ms. Taft currently serves her God, church, country, family and community as an advocate, consultant, support group facilitator and events organizer, with the mission of promoting socio economic empowerment. She is active with the Gethsemane Baptist Church in the Bronx, is a member of the AIDS Institute Faith Communities Project Bronx Committee, a life member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Bronx branch, a life member of the National Association for Black Veterans, Inc., a member of the Bronx Veterans Parade Task Team, Inc., the founder of Hope And Victory Evolves (H.A.V.E.) LLC and Gateway Community Development, Inc. Ms. Taft believes and quotes, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13 KJV). Carrie E. Taft served her country with bravery and honor and to this day gives selflessly to her community through her activism and dedication. For this, she deserves to be recognized for her hard work and devotion to her community, her state and her nation. If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.

Terri Ham has worn various hats throughout the Bronx for many years. She has consistently worked in the five boroughs developing and implementing programs for veterans, seniors, families and children. Terri is a licensed real estate agent, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Boots on the Ground and Associate member of Nabvets Bronx Chapter #0029.  Ms. Ham worked relentlessly in the Mental Health field.  She holds membership with some of the most prestigious community and civic organizations throughout New York City and the State.  Ms. Ham is affiliated with the Bronx N.A.A.C.P as a executive member and the Grandparents Around the world  Organization. Ms. Ham is also a member and collaborator of American Dentists "Give Back to Veterans Ground",  a member of the United War Veterans Council, and works with the DAV.  Ms. Ham memorably facilitated and event in Philadelphia which featured the Black Cowboys. Terri was pivotal in ensuring the venues security and vendors were in place in an organized manner. This excellent planning resulted in the event being a tremendous success which concluded in the raffle drawing with many exciting prizes for the community.

  Ms. Ham has been awarded the Mayoral Service Award and the Mayoral Lifetime Achievement for all five boroughs. She has also received the 2020 Certificate of Recognition as an Exemplary. Terry has also been awarded The Bronx Award for Seniors. Ms. Ham is highly respected throughout the community and lives by her Motto:

One of my missions is to aide and honor our veterans"