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Q & A With Tameka Porte
Q: If you had one day to show an out-of-towner the city, where would you take them and why?
A: I would take them to Astoria Park. It’s a spacious park with spectacular views. Not to mention it has one of the largest public pools in the city.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in your borough and what do you order?
A: My favorite restaurant in Queens is Taverna Kyclades. They have the best Greek seafood dishes. I usually get the scallops! For those who live in Manhattan, there is also a location on 14th and 1st Avenue.
Q: What is one book everyone should read?
A: Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies.
Q: Have you volunteered with any grantees? If so, what was the experience like?
A: While in grad school I was a social media consultant for BronxWorks, one of our grantees. Overall, it was a very rewarding experience because I learned a lot about the vibrancy of the Bronx and how close knit the communities are.
Q: What is your favorite Robin Hood memory?
A: While this is only my 10th week at Robin Hood, I would say my favorite memory so far has been listening to Errol Lewis of NY1 speak in our all staff meeting. I usually wake up and go to bed listening to him so it was rewarding to hear from him in person.