Leadership Team

Passion, trust, communication, accountability, common goals, respect, and innovation are among the many qualities of a good leadership team. Driven by the organization’s mission, vision, and values, leadership team members recognize that true value lies in each individual’s unique and complementary talents and ability to harness them to further the organization. Through collaboration and strategic thinking, Options’ knowledgeable and experienced team responds to immediate needs and navigates the best course for future possibilities.

Executive Team

Yolanda Robano-Gross, LMSW, MHA
Chief Executive Officer
Karen Schwartz, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Robin Sayles, LMHC
Chief Program Officer
Lauren Cable, MA
Director of Supportive Housing
Barbara Costanzo
Director of Mental Health Residential Services
Allison Covino, MA
Director of Access to Care Programs
Beth Keagins, SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources
Melissa Pulsinelli
Director of Philanthropy and Development
Andrea Toto, MsEd
Director of Corporate Compliance, Quality Improvement, and Data Management

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Access To Care Care Coordination
Nicole Benjamin, LMHC – Program Manager, Suffolk
Erik Rios, MA – Program Manager, Nassau

Access To Care Housing
Michelle Axinn – Program Manager

Access To Care Ryan White
Darlene Claus – Program Manager, Grant Administration

Accounting & Finance
Alexandra Navarro – Accounting Manager

Compliance, Quality & Data
Celia Acosta-Levine – Manager, Compliance & Quality
Angela Otchere-Riley, MHA – Data Manager

Culture & Engagement
Andrienne Williams – Culture & Engagement Manager

Development & Philanthropy
Victoria Perks – Development Manager

Mental Health Licensed Program
Erin Basham, LMSW – Program Manager
Kimberly Hodder, MBA – Senior Program Manager
Vanessa Smith – Program Manager

Mental Health Supportive Housing
Nicole Nelson – Assistant Director
Melissa Amodeo, MsEd – Program Manager
Sabrina Mosquera, LMSW – Program Manager