“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up.” — Nelson Mandela
Bridgette provides administrative support to the Foundation’s chief financial officer (CFO) and the finance and administration team. Her position requires a combination of focus, flexibility, and creative problem-solving—and solid organization and project management skills.
She has extensive experience as an administration professional in nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She brings passion, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to the Foundation. Bridgette is excited to be part of an organization focused on advancing justice and dismantling the systems that have held back Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Latino communities for centuries.
Bridgette has worked in numerous senior-level administrative roles, including at the Center for Economic Inclusion in St. Paul, MN—an organization dedicated to closing racial employment, income, and wealth gaps, and building racially inclusive and equitable regional economies.
She holds a bachelor’s from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, and a Mini MBA for nonprofit organizations from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis. She describes herself as a behind-the-scenes person who enjoys having one-on-one conversations with coworkers about growth and development, social justice, and social enterprise.
Drawing on her spirituality to keep her grounded, Bridgette enjoys watching sports, keeping up with important social justice issues, and—most especially—spending time with her family.