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OJ Yizar Receives the Harold Fitzpatrick Community Service Award

The African American Men of Westchester (AAMW) and Business Council of Westchester (BCW) honored OJ YizarCareer Center Manager, WPCCN at the 2024 Brotherhood Breakfast on October 25th. OJ was recognized for her leading role in Westchester County’s workforce development and for her professional accomplishments serving the public for more than 30 years. The annual AAMW Brotherhood Breakfast brings together representatives from business, government, education, religious institutions, and community organizations and honors distinguished individuals from all walks of life to celebrate Westchester’s diversity.

“Congratulations, OJ!" The recognition of your accomplishments and contributions to the Department and the community is much deserved. You are a committed, faithful and lovely person.” —Katrina Alexander, Deputy Commissioner, DSS Westchester County

OJ Yizar added: “Thank you so much for the many kind words and congratulations! Receiving the Harold Fitzpatrick Community Service Award highlighting my many years in workforce development and community service is an honor. During my acceptance of the award, I stated that I could not have accomplished these achievements without the support of our leadership, my colleagues, staff and partners. Thank you for your continued support!”

Pictured above L–R: John Tuller, President, AAMW; Mary Jane Shimsky, NYS Assemblywoman; Shelley Mayer, NYS Senator; Andrea Stewart-Cousins, NYS Senator & Majority Leader; OJ Yizar, Career Center Manager; Ken Jenkins, Westchester Deputy County Executive