But Nancy’s compassion and commitment to her community extends well beyond her work. She is the founder of the Rockaway Adult Social Center in Far Rockaway, which provides support and a community space for seniors in her neighborhood. In 2016 Nancy established the international foundation “Tocando Corazones” (Touching Hearts) that helps to bring education and health care to those living in poverty worldwide. Because of her work helping community members obtain health care, Nancy was elected to the Board of Directors of the Joseph P. Addabbo Health Clinics.

Working closely with financially struggling families in Rockaway, Nancy has first-hand experience and true understanding of the horrendous pain of poverty and its effect on our communities — something far too few of our leaders in City Hall have. Nancy knows how many hard-working New Yorkers are fighting every day just to stay ahead of bills, send their kids to school, and put food on the table. She’s running for office to fight for them.

In the past years, Nancy has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community and has been a recipient of the following awards and honors:

• Woman of the Year from The National Association of Professional Women 2011/2012
• Project Hope Certificate of Appreciation February 2014
• Joseph W. Stehn Community Builders Award May 14, 2014
• New York State Senate Proclamation for distinguished citizen and devoted member of the community May 2014
• New York State Assembly Citation from Assemblywoman Michele R. Titus
• Senator James Sanders JR. Certificate of Recognition for Philanthropic Work in the Community March 19, 2016
• Queens Power Women in Business Award June 2016
• James E. Davis Stop Violence Foundation Entrepreneurship November 17, 2016
•  The Council of the City of New York Proclamation for Donovan Richards 4th Annual Women’s History Month March 4, 2017