Christopher D. Long

Christopher Long, Ed.D, is the Chief Executive Officer of Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), a premier not-for-profit innovator that supports individuals of all abilities with community living opportunities, employment, day services, clinical, substance use disorders and children services. Dr. Long has had an illustrious career with over 30 years’ experience, including 15 years of strategic development planning within the health and human service industry. He joined FREE, Inc. in 2009 as the Associate Executive Director and for the past five years has served as President of FREE, Inc. During his tenure helped build FREE into one of the most diverse service providers with a strategic vision focused on creative excellence, technological innovation and growth.

Prior to joining FREE, Inc. Dr. Long held senior executive management positions where he led day-to-day operations for large human service provider organizations. Additionally, Dr. Long has a passion for education and a considerable amount of higher education teaching experience and remains an adjunct faculty at St. Joseph’s University, Stony Brook University and Farmingdale State College. Dr. Long was the winner of the prestigious Zella Bronfman Butler Award for outstanding contributions in the field of special education/human services. He was also named one of Long Island Business News’ Executive Circle Awards winners for his leadership skills, vision and commitment to community service and diversity. Dr. Long is dedicated to mentoring youth and has implemented many programs to help them perform academically and socially to reach their full potential.

Dr. Long holds a doctorate degree in education, a Master of Arts in special education, master’s degree in educational leadership and another advanced degree in English and Forensic Psychology. He holds a New York State Special Education permanent teaching certification and a New York State School Building Leader certification. Dr. Long holds a Certified Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor certification (CASAC).