Andrea Ward

Biography

Ms. Ward oversees Bridgewell’s housing, recovery, respite, family support, and independent living programs. She provides strategic and operational leadership across these service areas, focusing on strengthening program quality, supporting regulatory compliance, managing resources responsibly, and ensuring services remain person-centered and responsive to the needs of the individuals and families Bridgewell supports. She also works closely with program leaders to build strong teams, mentor staff, support professional growth, and promote collaboration across programs.

Andrea’s leadership experience spans both residential and independent living services, giving her a unique perspective on how Bridgewell’s programs work together to help people live meaningful, connected lives in their communities. Since joining Bridgewell, she has advanced from Residential Manager to Residential Supervisor and, most recently, Director of Independent Living. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated strategic thinking and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. Before joining Bridgewell, she worked as a special education teacher supporting students with complex behavioral and developmental needs.

She holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. She lives on the North Shore with her biggest supporters: her husband, three kids and dog, Griffin.