Grace Gilmer, Executive Director

Originally from Southern California, Grace has a B.A. in Social Ecology from U.C. Irvine and an M.S. Degree in Social Work Administration from Columbia University. She worked for ten years at Graham Windham, a New York City nonprofit organization with services for families and children. She spent the last several years of her social work career at The Graham School, a residential treatment center for children, as their director of clinical, medical, and quality improvement services.  

 Grace is currently the co-leader of Bronxville’s 8th grade Cadette Girl Scout troop and a long-standing member of the Junior League of Bronxville. She moved to Bronxville in 2012 and has three children who attend the Bronxville School.  

 Grace brings many years of professional experience to the organization and is committed to advancing the mission of Gramatan Village to provide much needed programs and services to older adults in the community. Grace Gilmer, MSW

contact info: grace@gramatanvillage.org

Ellen Rice, MSW, Social Worker

Gramatan Village is proud to welcome Ellen Rice, a licensed social worker with over 25 years of eldercare experience, to our team. A lifelong New Yorker with deep roots in the Bronx and Yonkers, Ellen brings a strong understanding of the community and a passion for supporting older adults.

Ellen offers one-on-one counseling, leads our Successful Aging Support Group, and provides life transition support, Medicare guidance, wellness checks, and in-home safety assessments. She holds a Master of Social Work from Hunter College, a BA in Gerontology, and an MBA in Health Care Administration from Iona College. Her background includes leadership roles at St. Cabrini, Amsterdam Nursing Home, and several adult day health care programs.

contact info: ellen@gramatanvillage.org

Bella Ornaf, Membership Service Coordinator

Bella Ornaf grew up in Bronxville and has traveled extensively, including time living abroad. She has now returned home to raise her family and give back to the community that has given her so much. With a degree in Communications from Fordham University, she spent the past decade successfully running her own small business and is now focused on making a meaningful local impact. Bella will be stepping into the role of Membership Service Coordinator.

contact info: bella@gramatanvillage.org

Kwee Huang, Communications Coordinator

Kwee Huang started as a Volunteer at the Gramatan Village working on our weekly Constant Contact and updating content on the GV Website. Over the summer she accepted a staff position at GV as our Communications Coordinator. She moved to Bronxville in 2013 with her husband and son from NYC. Her son, a recent graduate of Bronxville HS, is now a freshman in Texas. Kwee received BFA and MFA from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. She worked in the design field for several years. Now that she is an empty nester, she is looking forward to concentrating on work and travel.

contact info: kwee@gramatanvillage.org