Khaleel Anderson
Democratic
Current Occupation
Adjunct Lecturer
Previous Occupation
College Student, CUNY Research Foundation, Assistant Community Liaison NYS State Senate
Education
BA/MA Graduate, Queens College- City University of New York, Major: Urban Studies, Minor Cities and Social Medicine
Organizational Affiliation
Queens Community Board 14, City University of New York, Rockaway Youth Task Force, Ready Rockaway, Far Rockaway NAACP
Prior Public Experience
Member of Community Board 14 Queens, Community Organizer and Activist
Candidate Statement
As a nearly lifelong community activist and organizer, Khaleel has worked alongside hundreds of community residents, empowering them to become more involved in their neighborhood. In his time as an organizer, he led young people to convert a vacant lot into a full acre urban farm which serves hundreds of families, fought and won a battle against the MTA to extend Q52 bus service. He continues to be an advocate for stronger schools including being a voice for students with special needs. As your next representative, Khaleel is committed to fighting against systems of oppression and racism that have held our community back for decades. With your support, we can build our New Fight Together. Check out our website to learn more.