Rosemary Ordonez-Jenkins is currently serving as Deputy Executive Director for Community & Economic Empowerment at Phipps Neighborhoods with over two decades of experience, Rosemary oversees the Resident Services portfolio across the various Phipps Houses properties, ensuring that residents receive the support and resources they need to thrive. Her team is dedicated to assisting households transitioning from homelessness into permanent housing, particularly those moving into HPD projects at Phipps Houses properties. The primary goal of the team is to facilitate a smooth and successful move into stable, long-term housing. 

In addition to her work in housing, Rosemary manages vital social service programs such as: Food Pantries, Older Adult Programming, as well as Youth & Adult Programs at our Beacons & Cornerstones, and the Arches Re-Entry Program. These initiatives are designed to promote financial stability, increase access to essential support services, and foster community engagement across the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. 

Her contributions to the community have not gone unnoticed. In 2022, Rosemary was honored as one of the Power Women of the Bronx by Schneps Media. She was also named one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Bronx County by the Bronx Times in 2010. Over the years, Rosemary has received numerous accolades from elected officials and organizations for her tireless dedication to enhancing the quality of life for residents of economically challenged communities. 

Rosemary holds a master’s degree in social work, from Fordham University.  

In 1996, Rosemary played an instrumental role in the publication of the study From Tenant to Neighbor: Community Building at Phipps Houses, a study authored as part of a community-focused initiative at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service. 

Her dedication to creating lasting changes through her professional work, community leadership, and personal commitment to social justice continues to inspire those around her.