Options' Executive Director Receives LI SmartCEO Award

Options for Community Living Executive Director Yolanda Robano-Gross recently was honored by Long Island SmartCEO as one of the region’s top female business leaders at the 2016 Brava Awards. Woodmere resident Robano-Gross was among 40 award winners recognized during a reception held at the Westbury Manor. Brava awardees combine their entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community by encouraging local philanthropy, mentoring up-and-coming leaders and setting their organizations on the path to tremendous growth. This year’s class of honorees collectively generates more than $10.38 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 8,149 individuals.

With more than 20 years of executive level experience within the health care industry, Robano-Gross assumed the role of executive director at Options for Community Living in 2014. She is responsible for oversight of all agency affairs, including: fiscal management of an annual budget of more than $17 million, personnel management, program development and fundraising. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration, Master’s degree in Social Work, and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

“It is my pleasure to serve as Options’ executive director and to lead such a professional, dynamic and compassionate team,” said Robano-Gross. “I am sincerely humbled and honored to receive this Long Island SmartCEO Brava Award.”

About Options for Community Living, Inc.

Established in 1982, Options for Community Living, Inc. operates residential programs for adults recovering from mental illness and affordable supported housing and care coordination services for individuals and families with chronic health conditions. Options’ mission to assist people to live independently and with dignity in the community has grown through the years to serve more than 1,500 adults and children annually. For more information, call 631.361.9020 or visit Options’ website at www.optionscl.org.