February 04, 2026

Princeton, NJ — Community Options, a leading national nonprofit supporting people with disabilities, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tracy Mendola to Vice President of New Jersey.

Tracy previously served as State Director for Northern New Jersey and has more than 25 years of experience. In her new role, Tracy will provide strategic oversight of Community Options’ New Jersey programs that support more than 1,200 people with disabilities across the state. Nationally, Community Options supports 6,000 individuals and families through residential, employment and community-based services.

“Tracy has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and a deep commitment to our mission,” said Svetlana Repic-Qira, Executive Vice President of Community Options. “Her promotion reflects her ability to lead with integrity and advocate for inclusion.”

Since joining Community Options in 2013, Tracy has played a key role in program growth, quality assurance, advocacy and operational leadership. She has overseen large, multi-county operations, ensured regulatory compliance, managed complex budgets and supported teams dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centered services.

“I am honored to step into this role and continue working alongside our teams to support people with disabilities across New Jersey,” said Tracy Mendola. “Community Options has always been about opportunity, dignity and inclusion and I look forward to building on that mission in this next chapter.”

Tracy holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arizona Global Campus and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Dickinson College.

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About Community Options, Inc.:
For over 35 years, Community Options has developed housing and employment support for people with disabilities – supporting thousands of people from over 60 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.