Pedro Alvarez
Carlton Berkley
Vanessa L. Gibson
Daryl L. Johnson
Naaimat Muhammed
Bola Omotosho
Carlos M. Sierra
Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Clinical Researcher
Previous Occupation(s): Clinical Research Coordinator in Hematology and Oncology Trials. Direct Patient Management, Director of a Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse treatment Center. Residence Manager at a Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability facility.
Education: CCRP, MBChB 1986, (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Ife, BS Health Sciences 1981 University of Ife Ile-Ife Nigeria.
Organizational Affiliations: Community Board 5 - Chairperson, Mount Hope Housing Company - President Board of Directors, Harrison Home Owners Association - President, Bronx Multi-Faith Advisory Group - Vice Chair, New York Police department Citizen' Academy Alumni, New York Office Federal Bureau of Investigation citizens' Academy Alumni Team - Humanitarian Award recipient and Class 2009 secretary, Black United Leadership of the Bronx - Active member, Local Board Member of the State of New York Selective Service System, New York Metro InfraGard, Bronx HIV Provider Network Member, National Cancer Institute, Society of Clinical Research Associates. Zeta Kappa Phi International Alumni Secretary, Grace Temple International. Ife University Medical Student Association Alumni, Ipoti Ekiti Unity Club of New York - Social Secretary.
Prior Public Experience: Community Board 5 - Chairperson since 2007, Health Committee Chairperson - 2002-2007, Education Committee Chairperson - 2000-2002, housing and Economic Development Committee Chairperson since 2007, Community Advisory Board - North Central Bronx Hospital - Chairperson 2005-2006.
1. What is the most important issue in Council District 16 you would address if elected?
Economic Development and Job creations
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
Health Care (Obamacare) Implementation, Education, Public safety, Housing and Quality of life in all our neighborhoods
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
The Heart of Selfless Service to Humanity. With my medical background and the start of Obamacare next year, I am well qualified to provide leadership on the City Council on the implementation of this important program which will surely improve the health disparity in District 16. Also wealth of experience and understanding of our community issue having served in various capacity at the Community Board makes me ready for this office from day 1.
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