Our leadership team is bound together by Embrace Living Communities’ calling to serve others through our affordable senior housing management and services. Together, we have over 100 years of dedication and compassion to bringing bold and innovative solutions to senior living communities where people of all backgrounds and abilities can enjoy a healthier, more secure life.
Ralph Gaines is the Chief Executive Officer of Embrace Living Communities. He is responsible for creating and implementing the organization’s vision and direction, and responsible for creating, planning and integrating the organization’s strategic growth initiatives. He oversees overall operations and is responsible for directing management activities at our 30 living communities in Illinois, Florida and Missouri that are homes to more than 2,5000 residents.
Anne Oliva is the Chief Financial Officer of Embrace Living Communities. Anne is responsible for leading the finance team in managing the organization’s overall finance activities to ensure the organization achieves its mission of providing ecologically and financially affordable housing to its residents. As a member of the senior leadership team, Anne also plays a critical role in developing and implementing business and organizational strategy.
Gary Adams is the Director of Operations at Embrace Living Communities. Gary is responsible for the oversight and management of our properties including operations, physical plant, compliance, and budget management. He also brings ideas to the table or initiatives that he believes can improve efficiencies and ultimately make staff and residents’ lives better.
Jennifer Truppa serves as the Director of Social Services and Quality Assurance at Embrace Living Communities. Jennifer is responsible for the design, development and implementation of strategies to strengthen resident services within Embrace Living’s housing communities, including advocacy efforts, ensuring high standards through quality assurance and grant writing.
Ed Havlovic is the Director of Plant Operations of Embrace Living Communities. In this role, Ed oversees physical plant operations for all housing communities to ensure system-wide continuity, and provides technical support to on-site maintenance and housekeeping. In addition, he coordinates maintenance training and safety programs and participates in the development, construction and rehabilitation of housing communities, including the coordination of bidding processes for all capital projects.
Dawn Zenkner is the Controller of Embrace Living Communities. Dawn oversees the organization’s housing accounting functions, budgeting, audits, forecasting, financial reporting, HUD compliance reporting and real estate tax.
Alina Serban serves as Embrace Living’s Chief of Staff. Alina oversees internal and external communications, human resources, and marketing and communications strategies as well as provides operational support. Alina started her career in her native home of Romania as a television journalist. Her passion then turned to philanthropic work, motivated by her sister’s autism. She gained experience in event planning and community involvement, including a U.S. Department of State Fellowship with Autism Speaks Chicago. Alina has also provided her extensive expertise to other charitable organizations, including Romanian National Association for Children with Autism, Habitat for Humanity, and Romanian Cultural Institute.
We have experienced change through our long history, but our mission to serve aging adults with communities that embrace living has remained.
