Vision

We envision a day when all people, regardless of abilities, are neighbors and friends.

Values

• Choice: We believe all people have a right to options that improve their quality of life.
• Participation:  We believe that people with disabilities have a right to participate fully in society.
• Transformation: We believe that trans-formative change can occur in the communities we serve as a result of our efforts.

2025 Board of Directors

Options is fortunate to have a seasoned and knowledgeable team leading the Board of Trustees.  At its recent Annual Meeting, the Board elected officers for 2025. Thank you to these committed and long-serving professionals who take the work of Options for Supported Housing to heart!

Nicole Ware is a strategic thinker, creative program designer, and detail oriented tactician with broad experience across various nonprofit sectors. She is well versed in strategy development, operations, budget management, program design, project management, collaborating with community organizations and elected officials, developing teams, marketing, public speaking, and event management.

The common thread throughout her career is finding fulfilment through leading programs and initiatives that have a life-changing impact on those she serves. She helped to create new beginnings by managing transitional homes for women, expanded more affordable and accessible housing options by advocating for local policies that allow for the construction of accessory dwelling units and middle housing. She is proficient at community and audience engagement and has served audiences ranging from women overcoming homelessness, criminal histories and substance abuse to people escaping poverty through workforce development and advancement, to foster youth, to returning citizen, to seniors, and now people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Nicole is a mother to three young adults, one of whom has a developmental disability. She loves the arts, music, nature, and new experiences. Nicole holds an MBA and BSBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati, has served on several nonprofit boards, and is a licensed real estate agent in Ohio.

Jen Henson

• Started Residential Capital Corp in 2003 after 7 years with Banc One Capital Funding (national multifamily lender) and Banc One Community Development Corp (affordable housing lender and investor). RCC arranged funding on approximately $100 million of multifamily and commercial mortgage transactions.
• Prior to Banc One, 21 years with Chase Mortgage Services/Chemical Mortgage in various capacities: HUD and VA approved underwriter, created bonds using originated mortgages for sale in the secondary market, escrow administration manager, regulatory compliance manager.
• In 2007, engaged by Scioto Properties LLC to expand affordable housing capabilities: source funding grants, investigate various affordable housing lending programs (HUD, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, state housing agencies, state DD agencies) that could be used by Scioto to expand their portfolio.

Lisa Boise

Options welcomed new staff member Lisa Boise at year end. Lisa serves as the Associate Executive Director and Senior Staff Accountant.  She joined Options in May and has proven skills in budgeting, accounts payable, operations and HR. Welcome to Options for Supported Housing Lisa!