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addition to spearheading AACEAINC, she provides services as an education and business consultant specializing in strategic management. A proponent of education options, she works diligently with parent and education advocacy groups to accomplish goals. Actively working toward successful outcomes for our children she serves our community in the following capacities: The education chair to New York State Senator Malcolm A. Smith's Education Advisory Committee and coordinator of the Coalition Committee of Far Rockaway. The Committee is comprised of the Community Church of the Nazarene, the Senator Malcolm A. Smith Education Advisory Committee, the Center for Community Development and Education Reform, and the African-American/Caribbean Education Association, Inc. Moreover, she directs Moving Thoughts to Action, an intellectual think tank that empowers leadership and organizational capacity building. Ms. O'Neal has an interesting background in Education, the Arts, Community Leadership, Public Relations, Unionism, Curriculum Development, Instructional Supports, Strategic Management, and Business Administration. Her "passion" for the betterment of the community has attracted favorable media, press, and community attention; and in her quest to make a difference, she is proud of the following defining moments in her service to the community: running as a candidate for City Council in 2001; leading the way in successfully bringing the "U.S. Department of Education Smaller Learning Communities Grant" to Southeast Queens; and being nominated in 2004 for Governor George Pataki's, "New York State Martin L. King Jr. Humanitarian Award". She is a motivational speaker and frequent guest on various programs. She has appeared on television and radio talk shows, and as a panelist at various workshops, conferences and symposiums. She is the recipient of various awards from the Community, the City Council, and the New York State Senate. In 2008, she was honored with the "Distinguished Education Leadership Award" at the United Nations by the International Division of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc (U. N. Non-Governmental Organization). Year 2009 brought two wonderful honors: The "Community Service Award" of the National Association of University Women (Queens Branch) and recognition as a top alumni of Dowling College at their Top 40 in 40 Celebration that celebrated their forty year history as an institution of higher learning. Her organizational and leadership skills have meticulously brought the AACEAINC organization into its 13th year of service to the community. As Founder and CEO, her commitment to the AACEAINC mission is to ensure total quality management. Ms. O'Neal holds a Baccalaureate degree in Health, Physiology, and Physical Education from Hunter College; a Master of the Arts degree in Dance Education from New York University; and a Master of Business Administration degree in General Management from Dowling College.
international laws related to stem cell research and egg donor compensation, the ethical, legal and social issues in genetics, and advance directives. She is also the co-author of several articles related to Health Law, Bioethics and Biotechnology. Her background extends to teaching medical ethics at Monash University, in Melbourne, Australia, interning at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland and the Nuffield Council on Bioethics in London, England, and advocating for human rights in Swaziland with a team of students from the Georgetown University Law Center's "International Women's Human Rights Clinic". Committed to student and parent empowerment, she is a proponent of our children meeting the State's standards to succeed and achieve. Additionally, she is a strong believer of the importance of the Arts, Youth Leadership, and Mentoring in the urban community and its role in academic excellence. She is firmly committed to supporting the mission of the AACEAINC organization and plans to recruit an outstanding network of corporate stakeholders that will embellish the organization's efforts in strategic planning and capacity building. Ms. Callier holds a Baccalaureate degree in Political Science with the academic honor, Certificate in Political Theory, from Princeton University; a Master of Arts degree in Bioethics with High Distinction from Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; and Juris Doctor Law degree from Georgetown University. Mildred Collins--she holds the organization's honorary title, First Lady. She is a scholar, educator, registered nurse, community activist, leader, mentor, church member, politician, businesswoman, role model; and recipient of numerous honors and awards in recognition of community service and outstanding achievements in the field of Nursing. First Lady Collins is an exemplary figure and icon that vibrates the educational, political, cultural, and social life of the Community. Her roots emanate from St. Kitts, where she attended the Basseterre Girls' School. As a young girl she was inspired by the Red Cross to pursue a career in Nursing. She became a nursing specialist in obstetrical, gynecological, medical and urological surgery and practiced her profession in St. Kitts and St. Thomas. She came to New York in 1959; passed the New York State Board; received her license as a Registered Nurse by the New York State Education Department; and joined the staff of the prestigious New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical College. She belongs to numerous community based organizations that advocate for education. Her desire to reach small children inspired AACEAINC's Adopt a School Program. A "fighter" for causes and a woman of grace and dignity, she has been chronicled in the New York Times, the Daily News, the Times/Ledger, and the Laurelton Times. She is a recent recipient of the "Senior of the Year" award from Councilman James Sanders; and the "Community Activist Award" from the Elmer H. Blackburne Democratic Club. The AACEAINC organization established the Nursing/Health Science/Medicine Scholarship in her honor. "First Lady Collins is committed to expanding the Adopt a School Program as her contribution to the AACEAINC mission". She holds a Certificate in Midwifery from the Central Midwives Board of England; a Certificate in Obstetrical Nursing and Public Health from the International Cooperation Administration of Puerto Rico; and a Nursing degree from the Cunningham Hospital Nursing Program renamed the Joseph N. Frances General Hospital of St. Kitts. Shirley Phipps--is a retired Correction Officer extraordinaire. Prior to leaving the New York State Department of Correctional Services, she orchestrated the founding of the New York State Guardians Association of the New York State Corrections and Law Enforcement Officers, Inc. She presently serves as Public Relations Director to the organization, whose primary role is to provide service to the community. A woman of courage and integrity, she served for 16 years as a Labor Union Activist and achieved the prominence and honor to be elected to the Union's State-Wide Executive Board Council 82, which is the collective bargaining unit for New York State Security Services Employees. Ms. Phipps is a proactive community leader; a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson; a commissioned Notary Public/NYS Department of State; a Security Ministry Volunteer at the Greater Allen Cathedral Church; a member of various community based organizations; and former President/CEO of the National Women's Political Caucus-Queens. To be able to live in this society with dignity and respect, she believes "Education is Key". In her quest for excellence in education, her commitment to the AACEAINC mission is to advocate Justice for parents whose children attend public school --Such action can ensure children a quality education. Ms. Phipps is a graduate of the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University. Sharane Stewart-- is the Co-Chair of the AACEAINC Scholarship Committee and an enterprising young woman committed to volunteerism and community service. Prior to joining the ranks of the Nursing profession, with a background in psychology, she applied her professional skills as an ROR Interviewer/Caseworker for the NYC Criminal Justice system helping defendants with transition after arrest by verifying their community ties and advocating for bail reduction or rehabilitative program placement. She is a strong believer in our youth, the arts, and youth leadership. Her energies find her working in diverse capacities at her church, Mount Moriah AME Church of Cambria Heights, where she is an integral part of the Creative Arts Department working with the youth in artistic programs (drama and mime ministries) that provide holistic development and strength of character. After recognizing her calling for nursing, she worked as a Nurse Intern at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center assisting patients and their families with direct patient care and pre-operative teaching to patients undergoing surgical procedures. When faced with adverse circumstances, Sharane's calling card is a friendly smile, a positive attitude, and anecdotes of encouragement to get you through the day. She brings a host of skills to any endeavor she pursues along with polished interpersonal skills and a willingness to make a difference in our children’s lives. She wishes to advance the mission of AACEAINC by establishing an effective Scholarship Program network and creating better awareness among our youth of the importance and urgency of community service. She holds a BA degree in Psychology from Hunter College and a BS degree in Nursing from Lehman College. Hon. Ernestine Washington--in addition to the duties she performs for AACEAINC, she serves as the current chairperson of the Social Concern Community Development Corporation. She is an Officer on the board of the Top Ladies of Distinction, Queens Empire Chapter; and the St. Albans Human Resource Center Headstart. Ms. Washington is a retired Librarian who served the New York State Public Library System and the New York City Board of Education. However, she is known for the work she performed as an elected member of the Community School Board District 29, where she earned the title, Honorable. As a proactive community activist serving the Queens community, she was a past president of the Queens Women's Political Caucus. A woman of excellence, Ms. Washington has inspired to "Greatness" many leaders, organizations, and children! She attributes her warm and caring demeanor to her background, rooted in the rural Gullah village of the famous Sol Legare, James Island of the County of Charleston, South Carolina; a place where everyone was family and everyone practiced loving and caring for each other. The community applauds her caring and accomplishments in these involvements: Co -Founder of the Black Librarians Caucus of New York; Co-Founder of the Laurelton Theatre of Performing Arts; and membership in numerous community based organizations for the betterment of the community. She is the recipient of numerous honors and awards in recognition of community service; among them the U.S. Olympic Committee Award presented by Dr. Leroy T. Walker, President of the U.S. Olympic Committee 1996. The AACEAINC organization established the Library Science/English Language Arts Scholarship in her honor. She is committed to providing the organization with a state of the art Literacy Program as her contribution to the AACEAINC mission. Ms. Washington holds a BS degree in Education from South Carolina State College, Orangeburg, S.C.; and a Master of Science degree in Library Science from Columbia University. |