Joann Ariola is a longtime Queens civic leader, wife, mother, and grandmother, whose career has always been focused on forging positive relationships between her neighbors and government agencies to promote peace and public safety. There is no quality of life without safe streets. To that end, she has actively supported the NYPD for decades as a civic activist, member of Community Board 10, and President of the Howard Beach/Lindenwood Civic Association, as well as serving on the 106th Precinct Council. Previously, Joann worked under Mayors Giuliani and Bloomberg, and now is the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for MediSys Health Network in Queens, working closely with Flushing and Jamaica Hospitals. Other former career paths included work at the Queens District Attorney’s Office, Queens Criminal Court, and the NYC Council, serving as the Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to Council Members in both Queens and Brooklyn. Joann also serves as the Chair of the Queens County Republican Party since 2017, and Republican State Committee Member for the 23rd Assembly District.