Expertise:
Ms. Ohanian's expertise is in financial administration.
Major Product/SVS:
Public Services including Environmental Protection
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Hunter College (1979)
Affiliations Awards:
Board Member, New York Armenian Old Age Home; Queens Civic Congress; Co-Chairman, Parks Committee, Queens Civic Congress; Transportation and Land Use Committee, Community Board 7
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Ohanian hopes to be remembered by her peers as a tough but fair individual who always strives to do the best job possible and, despite her position as a manager, is not above rolling up her sleeves to get the work done.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If she could solve one problem in the world today, Ms. Ohanian would rid the world of homelessness, because she feels that everyone deserves to have a place to call home and to be able to put their head on a pillow in a safe environment and be fed, clothed and clean.
Charity:
Parks Committee Chair, Community Board 7, Queens; Citizens Against Graffiti Everywhere; Queens Coalition for Parks and Green Spaces; Board Member, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Conservancy
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, diligence, conscientious nature and persistence.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her long-time enjoyment of public service work and the feeling that it would give her the opportunity to help people.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Ohanian has also completed post-college courses.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing a Team of 80 Employees including Water Use Inspectors, Clerks and Administrators