April 01, 2025 | Press Release.pdf

PRINCETON, NJ– Community Options, a leading national nonprofit supporting people with disabilities, announced the appointment of Alicia Jenks as National Training Director. In this role, Alicia will oversee training and onboarding strategies for over 6,700 employees across 12 states.

“We are proud to welcome Alicia Jenks as our National Training Director,” said Robert Stack, President and CEO of Community Options. “Alicia brings a deep commitment to education and workforce development, along with proven expertise in designing training programs that elevate teams and drive meaningful outcomes. Her leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our culture and ensuring our staff are equipped to provide the highest quality support to persons with disabilities.”

Community Options develops innovative housing and employment support for over 6,000 people with disabilities and families across 12 states. Community Options offers comprehensive training, credentialing, and professional development opportunities for its workforce. The nonprofit also offers a leadership program through Duke University.

Alicia holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies specializing in Early Childhood Education from the University of Rhode Island. She also holds a Master of Arts in Child Advocacy and Policy from Montclair State University. She brings over 13 years of training and development experience, specializing in designing and implementing effective programs to enhance workforce skills and organizational growth.

“I’m thrilled to join Community Options and help design and implement innovative training programs, ,” said Alicia Jenks. “This role lets me contribute to a mission of empowerment, inclusion, and growth. I look forward to collaborating with this dedicated team to create meaningful impact and foster professional development.”

About Community Options, Inc.:
For over 35 years, Community Options has developed housing and employment supports for people with disabilities – serving thousands of people from over 50 offices across 12 states. Community Options provides advocacy assistance to empower people with disabilities because all people – regardless of ability level – should live and work in the community with dignity, choice and self-determination. For more information please visit our website: www.comop.org and follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and X.