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Sustainable Long Island Names Interim Director

Rosalba Messina will fill the post at the Bethpage-based nonprofit.

Rosalba M. Messina has been appointed interim executive director of Sustainable Long Island, filling the spot last month.

“This is a time of transition for Sustainable Long Island and finding the ideal candidate during this process was crucial to the future success of the organization,” said Ruth Negron-Gaines, Sustainable Long Island Board President.

Messina will oversee staff and daily operations until the search committee names a permanent executive director. As the principal and founder of a management consulting firm, she brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to Sustainable Long Island.

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Her consulting firm specializes in change management and human capital development, and its services include organizational assessments, leadership transitions, and board and staff development.

“I’m absolutely honored to provide my skills, knowledge, and experience in assisting Sustainable Long Island during this time of change,” Messina said. “The organization has a rich history of community planning and numerous community revitalization projects across Long Island and this important work will continue uninterrupted.”

Prior to launching the practice, Messina held executive level positions in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors. She is a member of the Support Center for Non Profit Management, Citigroup’s Women and Company and The Society for Human Resource Management.

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Sustainable Long Island facilitates downtown revitalization efforts in local communities, advises elected officials, channels funding to communities in need, and leads brownfield redevelopment and food access projects.

“We are delighted to have such an experienced and accomplished Interim Executive Director in Rosalba Messina to help us move forward seamlessly.”


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