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Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning’s Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding the organization’s strategic direction, ensuring strong governance, and upholding its mission. This diverse and dedicated group of community and business leaders brings passion, expertise, and a deep commitment to advancing arts and learning in Southeast Queens.

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    Rachid Murad

    Chair, Hear2Help Associates, LLC

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    Peter Grisafi

    Vice Chair and Treasurer, President/CEO Damian Family Centers, Inc.

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    Whitney Barrat

    Downtown Jamaica Partnership BID

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    David Farrell

    Flushing Bank

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    Kyle Kelly

    National Grid

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    Dr. Lisa T. Kirkland

    Community Healthcare Network

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    Lorraine Chambers Lewis, PA-C, MBA, FACHE

    Northwell Health

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    Deborah Rojas

    Rojas AP

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    Hannah Rubashkin

    White & Case LLP

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    Michelle Stoddart

    Resorts World New York City

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    David Thomas

    Citigroup

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    Edgar Zephyrine

    EJ Engineering

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ADVISORY COUNCIL

Tonya L. Cantlo

Doreen Clark-Williams

Nicole Corbin

Nailah Flake-Brown

Shanqua Harrison

Michael A. James

Philippa Karteron

Victoria Schneps

BOARD EMERITUS

William Gianakos

Juliette A. Hansen

F. Carlisle Towery

EX-OFFICIO

Hon. Zohran K. Mamdani, Mayor, City of New York

Hon. Donovan Richards | Queens Borough President

Hon. Diya Vij, Commissioner, Department of Cultural Affairs