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PROMOTIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & APPOINTMENTS we are confident that Evie will be the right in political science in the midst of the pandemic. Hantzopoulos to lead year, person to lead our organization into this exciting He interned with Congresswoman Grace Meng new era.” in Washington, D.C., during his time at BingBotanical Garden In fall 2022, QBG will begin construction on hamton, and would later go on to work for the Evie Hantzopoulos took over as executive director of the Queens Botanical Garden, succeeding Susan Lacerte, who retired in September 2021 following a 27-year tenure in the position. “Queens Botanical Garden is such a unique and special place,” said Hantzopoulos. “Now more than ever, access to public, open space is essential to our wellbeing.” Her appointment comes at an exciting chapter in the garden’s history, as the 39-acre oasis in Flushing prepares to break ground on its new state-of-theart Education Center this year. HANTZOPOULOS Hantzopoulos is an award-winning educator and nonprofit leader with extensive experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, fundraising, and program development. Until recently, she served for 11 years as executive director of Global Kids, Inc., a nonprofit organization that develops youth leaders through global education and leadership development programs. During her tenure, she led the organization to unprecedented programmatic and financial growth, expanding its programs to Washington D.C. and Houston, growing the organization’s budget from $3.6 million to $7.6 million, and receiving the Non-Profit New York Excellence in Overall Management Award in 2020. Prior to this role, Hantzopoulos served as the Global Kids director of Programs for 14 years, overseeing the development, supervision, and expansion of programs in New York City, as well as professional development programs for teachers and youth workers nationally and internationally. An Astoria resident since 1999, Hantzopoulos is actively involved in community affairs and serves on Community Board 1. She co-founded Frontline Foods Queens in March 2020, which has provided over 60,000 meals from local restaurants to frontline hospital workers, food pantries, and NYCHA residents across Queens. She is also a founding member of Astoria Mutual Aid Network, Astoria Urban Ecology Alliance, and the 31st Avenue Open Street. “Evie’s proven leadership and commitment to Queens are the perfect fit for our Garden,” said board chair Raymond Jasen. “As we prepare to break ground on our Education Center later this
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its new Education Center. It will feature innovative design, four classrooms, teaching kitchen, education solarium, green roof, and space for indoor and outdoor programming. It is scheduled to open in late 2024. “The Garden is an exceptional place and the new Education Center is a game changer,” said Hantzopoulos. “I can’t wait to get started.”
Slade, Greenberg join Pheffer Amato team Gregory Slade will serve as Legislative Director for the office of Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato. Slade, a native of New York, has previous work experience in the Assembly and is credited with being the driving force behind several major and impactful pieces of legislation that have been signed into law. “It is an outstanding honor and a privilege to join the Assemblywoman and this team,” said Slade. “We have some amazing work in store and I look forward to delivering for the people of this disSLADE trict, for Queens and our great State.” Prior to his work in the state legislature, Slade lived in the United Kingdom working and earning his master’s degree. For years he had played a role in city government and previously worked in the nonprofit world at a national and international level. Meanwhile, Jason Greenberg will serve as Constituent Liaison and Scheduler in the assemblywoman’s office. Greenberg is a lifelong resident of Queens and has experience in the public sector across all levels of government. “The assemblywoman has done fantastic work for the people of Southern Queens,” said Greenberg. “I love Queens and have always wanted to focus GREENBERG on serving the people of this fine borough.” Greenberg graduated from Binghamton University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree
congresswoman’s re-election campaign.
Taylor to take over at Hour Children Hour Children, a leading provider of services for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children in New York State, announced today that founder and Executive Director Sister Tesa Fitzgerald has stepped down from her leadership position after 30 years. Dr. Alethea Taylor, who formerly served as a distinguished doctoral lecturer with Hunter College School of Education and as the executive director of Greenhope Services for Women, will succeed her as executive director. Sister Tesa established the Long Island CityTAYLOR based nonprofit in 1992 and remained at its helm for the last three decades. “I welcome Alethea with an open heart and the utmost support as she assumes leadership of Hour Children,” said Sister Tesa, who was CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 Queens Chamber of Commerce 75-20 Astoria Boulevard, Suite 140 Jackson Heights, N.Y. 11370-1131 Entire Contents Copyright 2021 by Queensborough. All letters sent to the QUEENSBOROUGH should be brief and are subject to condensation. Writers should include a full address and home and office telephone numbers, where available, as well as affiliation, indicating special interest. Anonymous letters are not printed. Name withheld on request. No such ad or any part thereof may be reproduced without prior permission of the QUEENSBOROUGH. The publishers will not be responsible for any error in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Errors must be reported to the QUEENSBOROUGH within five days of publication. Ad position cannot be guaranteed unless paid prior to publication. BQE Media assumes no liability for the content or reply to any ads. The advertiser assumes all liability for the content of and all replies. The advertiser agrees to hold the QUEENSBOROUGH and its employees harmless from all cost, expenses, liabilities, and damages resulting from or caused by the publication or recording placed by the advertiser or any reply to any such advertisement.
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