Get To Know New Staff: Spring 2023

Get to know the new staff members that have recently joined the Prospect Park Alliance team! Take a look below to get to know Pierre, Pearl, Yiingor, Robert and Riah and keep an eye out for them to say hello throughout the park.

Pierre Norris – Groundskeeper, M+O

What is something you like to do in your free time? 

In my free time, I enjoy fishing, going to the gym, and spending time with my three children.

Do you have a favorite song/band/musician or movie/tv show or book? 

I don’t really have a favorite book, but I always enjoy the new Marvel superhero movies.

What are you most looking forward to in your new role? 

I’m looking forward to seeing how busy the park will get in the summer and, working as a groundskeeper, I look forward to seeing what will be the main areas I have to keep clean.

Do you have any favorite places or activities you like to do in Prospect Park? 

By the Boathouse on my lunch break. I find it very peaceful.

 

Pearlean (Pearl) White – Groundskeeper, M+O

What is something you like to do in your free time?

I like to do activities with my son. I also love doing hair.

Do you have a favorite song/band/musician or movie/tv show or book?

My favorite book is “The 48 Laws of Power.”

What are you most looking forward to in your new role?

Using the equipment and materials.

Do you have any favorite places or activities you like to do in Prospect Park?

By the waterfall. It’s so peaceful.

 

Yiingor Deccu – Carousel Manager, Concessions

What is something you like to do in your free time? 

Audio production and anything with my daughter.

Do you have a favorite song/band/musician or movie/tv show or book? 

My favorite movie is “Snatch” and my favorite book is “1984.”

What are you most looking forward to in your new role?  

Honestly, I can’t narrow it down just yet, but some semblance of legacy. I’d like to one day put my own stamp onto this position.

Do you have any favorite places or activities you like to do in Prospect Park? 

I can’t quite narrow it down just yet. At the moment my family and I are really enjoying the carousel and Smorgasburg.

 

Robert Jameson – Business Accountant, Finance

What is something you like to do in your free time? 

I like to work out and then relax.

Do you have a favorite song/band/musician or movie/tv show or book? 

My favorite song is “Every Breath You Take” by The Police.

What are you most looking forward to in your new role?  

To continue to streamline the business and accounting process of the D+C department.

Do you have any favorite places or activities you like to do in Prospect Park? 

I like to ride my bicycle through Prospect Park.

 

Riah Kinsey – Public Programs Manager at Lefferts Historic House, Public Programs 

What is something you like to do in your free time? 

I like to do crafts and play guitar.

Do you have a favorite song/band/musician or movie/tv show or book? 

My favorite bands/artists are My Chemical Romance, Amy Winehouse and The White Stripes.

What are you most looking forward to in your new role?  

I find it best to teach history from objects. Allowing people to touch and feel items from the past builds a connection with them and allows it to become real. I’m mostly looking forward to using the Lefferts House collections to begin the new Reimagine Lefferts initiative and programming. I’m very passionate about learning through objects.

Do you have any favorite places or activities you like to do in Prospect Park? 

I’m from Queens, so I haven’t quite been able to get familiar with the park just yet. But on my second day of work I was able to eat my breakfast by the lake near the Boathouse and I found it to be very peaceful and beautiful.