Queens’ most powerful leaders and changemakers will take center stage as Schneps Media presents the Queens Power List, presented by Four Leaf, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Russo’s on the Bay.
This year marks a milestone: 20 years of honoring the borough’s most influential movers and shakers. The evening will pay tribute to ICONs who have been recognized in years past, celebrate new inductees making a difference today and shine a spotlight on the Rising Power Listers, emerging leaders whose careers are on a rapid upward trajectory.
For two decades, Schneps Media has proudly recognized individuals for their commitment, impact and influence across business, community, culture and civic life. Each honoree reflects the strength and spirit of Queens, shaping the borough’s future while continuing to uplift its residents.
As publishers of the Queens Courier, Times Ledger Group, Noticia and Caribbean Life, Schneps Media’s mission is to bring extraordinary men and women together to connect, collaborate, support one another and build stronger communities.
Adding to the spirit of the evening, students from the Long Island Studio of Music and Queens College will open the celebration with a moving performance of the National Anthem.
In addition, 100% of raffle proceeds will be donated to Zone 126, supporting their vital work in the community.
Nominations are now open, and tickets are on sale at queenspowerlist.com.
The Queens Power List promises to be an inspiring celebration of leadership, legacy and the next generation of power players who will continue to shape the borough’s future.
Among those included on this year’s Power List are:
- John F. Kennedy International Redevelopment External Affairs and Community Outreach Program Managers Rachelle Antoine and Akshar Patel
- LiveOnNy Community and Public Affairs Manager Elizabeth Bian
- They See Blue New York President Tanbir Chowdhury
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton
- Crescent Consulting Program Management Executive Vice President Yvette Dennis
- MediSys Health Network President and CEO Bruce Flanz
- Mount Sinai Queens President and COO Cameron R. Hernandez, MD, FACHE
- JFK International Air Terminal President and CEO Roel Huinink
- JFK International Air Terminal People Operations Director Vernon M. Taylor
- Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning Executive Director Leonard Jacobs
- Queensborough Community College President Christine Mangino
- LaGuardia Gateway Partners CEO Suzette Noble
- Healthfirst Community Relations Manager Tamar E. Ogburn
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Deputy Chief of Intergovernmental and Community Affairs Hersh Parekh
- Queens Borough President Donovan Richards
- Greater Jamaica Development Corporation President and CEO Justin K. Rodgers
- Terminal One Group Association Executive Director Steven C. Rowland
- Zone 126 Executive Director Dr. Anju J. Rupchandani
- First Central Savings Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Michael Serao
- Resorts World New York City Community Development and Public Affairs Senior Vice President Michelle Stoddart
- Genting America’s East President Robert J. DeSalvi
- IUOE Local 30 Political Director Kelly Sexton
- New York and Atlantic Railway President Marlon Taylor
- Queens College President Frank Wu
- Episcopal Health Services Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jameela Yusuff
