Team - Astoria Welfare Society of USA Inc

Our Team Members

We would not have the impact that we do without our dedicated board members. Click below to view each profile.

Meet the Team

Astoria Welfare Society

President

President

Sohel Ahmed has lived and worked in Astoria for 30 years. He is a husband, father, business owner, and community organizer. He originally helped found the Astoria Welfare society and continues today to lead their volunteer efforts within the local communities of Western Queens.

Md. Jabed Uddin

General Secretary

Md. Jabed Uddin

General Secretary

Jabed Uddin is a husband, father and New York City Taxi driver who has lived and worked in Astoria for the past 20 years. Uddin was one of the original founders of the Astoria Welfare Society back in 2019. He currently also serves as the general secretary of the Moulvibazar District society where he works to organize events to celebrate Bangladeshi heritage and culture.

Vice President

Moinul Hoque Chowdhry

Member

Rubel Ahmed

Member

Rubel Ahmed

Member

I Graduated from Marquette University in 88' with a degree in speech. Shortly after, I landed a job with Howard University film professor Torriano S. Berry. This is where my love for media and communication grew. I've been a proud advocate for Education, Communication and Media. Mentoring provides the opportunity to Connect, Teach, and Ensure that young men and women have a Clear Path in life.

Md Shamsul Islam

Member

Anower Hossen

Member

Md Nurul Hoque

Volunteer

Sadman Roshid

Volunteer

Dewan Shahed Chowdhary

Advisor

Ahasanul Islam Simul

Asst. Secretory

Md Mir Jakir

Member

Md Mir Jakir

Member

Hello, my name is Kiya D Epps. I was born and raised in “My City" of Philadelphia. I graduated from Temple University in 1999. It’s an honor and privilege to serve on The Board of Directors. As a former Mortgage & Servicing Specialist, I fully understand the need for security, a “Home Base" where you can grow and enhance from within. Clear Path Development is that base. I’m a proud mentor whose passion is sharing knowledge with others, especially kids --We’re all flowers that need water and I have my water can ready!

Sibber Ahmed

Member

Rsadul Amin

Member

Rsadul Amin

Member

Abu Suliman

Member

Md. Mirza

Executive Member

Momith Chowdhory Tanim

Volunteer

Chowdhory Saheh

Advisor

Emdad Rahman R Tarafdar

Caser

Foisol Ahmed

Working Member

Foisol Ahmed

Working Member

Hello! My name is Derrick Bender. As a child, I grew up in a home where many foster children came and went. They ranged in age from newborn to fourteen years of age. Most of them were taken out of their parents custody due to abuse, neglect, or simply because their parents were no longer able to provide care for them. My mother’s goal was to provide a safe and nurturing home for as many children as she possibly could, and she was successful in doing so. I always told myself that when I was in a position to do so, I would be of service to children in need. For 15 + years I worked as a residential counselor for disabled children, in a group home setting. Serving on the board at Clear Path Development is an honor, and I’m thrilled I can continue to make a difference in the community.