by Darcy J. Hansen M.D. | Jun 19, 2024
Darcy J. Hansen, M.D., was Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Creighton University and established a solo practice in 1993. She specializes in Health and Wellness, and Telemedicine. Dr. Hansen is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a Phi Beta Kappa Scholar. She earned her Medical Degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and completed her residency at Georgetown University Hospital. She attended Williams College for her B.S. and was earned summa cum laude. Dr. Hansen consults for the Peace Corps.
by Allen W. Zieker MD | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Allen W. Zieker earned his M.D. at the Albany Medical College of Union University, his residency in internal medicine in Connecticut, he completed an ophthalmology residency at the Albany Medical Center Hospital in 1981 and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mount Saint Mary’s College. Dr. Zieker is Founding Member and Medical Director at Ophthalmic Consultants, which has 5 offices in Albany, Clifton Park, Schenectady, Schodack and Troy New York. Dr. Zieker has been in practice as an ophthalmologist for more than 33 years, he has performed more than 7,000 laser procedures and several thousand astigmatic surgeries and performs more than 1,500 cataract surgeries annually. He is one of the first cataract surgeons in upstate New York to perform innovative Glaucoma Surgery, Cataract Treatment. In 2018, he was the first Cataract Surgeon in the United States to implant the enVista® toric MX60T intraocular lens and in 2019, he was one of the first surgeons in upstate New York to implant the Hydrus® Microstent in glaucoma patients during cataract surgery. Dr. Zieker was nominated for Best Ophthalmologist in 2019 and Best of the Best from People’s Choice Awards. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and member of the American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Allen Zieker is the Medical Director and one of the founding members of the Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center. He has made several mission trips to underprivileged countries to perform cataract surgery.
by Dr. Jamal H. Bryant | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Jamal H. Bryant received a Doctorate of Philosophy at Hofstra University, a Bachelors in Political Science and International Studies at Morehouse College and a Masters of Divinity from Duke University. He has 3-4 Honorary Doctorates. Dr. Bryant is Sr. Pastor at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. He has 3 years in this position and 21 years in Ministry. Dr. Bryant helps people with spiritually, socially, poverty, economic development, especially Millennials and Generation X demographics of the unchurched and is a Social Justice Advocate. He is a Lifetime Member of the NAACP, Civil Rights and Social justice and member of Kappa Alpha Psi. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and cigars.
by Swiya Barnes | Jun 19, 2024
Swiya Barnes attended Western Hill School of Beauty and Design. She has been styling hair and giving people their best look since 2009. She created So Chic Beauty Studio in 2017 because she saw a need in the community. It is a full service salon. Swiya has also partnered with Marcia Worsham at isculpt personal training and Karen Walker Jones at Into The Light (www.intothelightwithkaren.com). It promotes Self Love and Generational Wellness through herbal remedies. She is a member of Oh Hey Girl (a nonprofit to empower teenage girls).
by Hope L. Brown | Jun 19, 2024
Hope L. Brown earned her B.A. from the University of Phoenix and her Associates in Fleet Management Regulations at Camden County College. She is Owner and Founder at Hopes Safety Services. She has 15+ years’ experience as a Safety Compliance Officer, Safety Enforcement Officer, and with a demonstrated history of working in the transportation, trucking, and the railroad industry. She is skilled in operations management, freight, safety management systems, and warehouse operations. Ms. Brown is certified with D.O.T., FMCSA, and an expert with trucking and regulations, inspections, investigations, and safety audits.
