Uncrowned Community Builders

Essie E. Gregory hails from the Palmetto State of South Carolina. Growing up she succeeded right through the New York City education system. She has received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Polytechnic University, formerly Polytechnic Institute of New York. Her studies continued and she was awarded a Masters of Science to Management from Long Island University.

She is extremely family oriented individual and she is devoted to her husband, Filmore, son-Clarence, and two grandchildren, Dominque and Jennah. Essie also likes world traveling and being able to experience the different cultures that the world offers.

Being a religious person, she practices and confirms her belief weekly at the Emmanuel Baptist under the guidance of the Senior Pastor, Rev. Anthony Trufant. As an active member of the congregation, she works with the Primetime Ministry and the Pastor's Support Ministry.

A well rounded background includes: holding positions and memberships in social. Civic, Community, Fraternal and Service organization. The include but are not limited to: the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., United Order of Tents, Disabled American Veterans and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her participation and time given to these groups has made her an outstanding leader in the Brooklyn civic, political and spiritual communities. Being the leader the she is, Essie has the opportunity to be most influential in the lives of many people by demonstrating an above average participation and commitment to responsibility. She enjoys working and being able to give satisfaction to people. Ms. Gregory is retired from the United State Department of Veterans Affairs where she served her fellow veterans and their families for 31 years. She is a Viet Nam Era veteran.

Essie has been the recipient of numerous awards for her efforts. Included are the Business Association Community Service Award, the Greenwood Child Care Service Award for participation in the Building Understand, Diversity in Development of Youth (BUDDY) Program, the New York Federal Executive Board Community Service Award and the Sojourner Truth Award. In community service, she received the highest award, the President's Award, from President Ronald Reagan.

She firmly believes that the service she performs speaks for her and self-satisfaction is her reward.