Our Team

Staff

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Jonathan Wright

Executive Director – MBA, M.Div

Jonathan worked as a management consultant & hospital chaplain prior to numerous nonprofit leadership roles. He enjoys camping, tennis & coaching youth sports.

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Kristen Nooe

Development Director

Kristen has worked in Development for several nonprofit organizations, bringing a passion for connecting people to meaningful causes. She was thrilled to discover a grief support organization like Bridges of Hope—offering the kind of help she wishes had been available to her and others as a child. Outside of work, Kristen enjoys CrossFit, reading, and spending time with her four dogs.

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Lauren Clarke

Program Director- LISW, CT

Lauren has experience working with grieving youth & families in a variety of settings including hospice & pediatric palliative care. She, too, was a grieving child. She enjoys boating, spending time with her family & crafting.

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Claire Zurheide

Program Coordinator

Claire joins us with a professional stage management background. As a bereaved parent, she is now working towards an advanced degree in thanatology and is passionate about helping grieving youths and their families. She enjoys spending time with her family, long-distance running, and cross stitch.

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Nikki Polokoff

AmeriCorps VISTA

Nikki is our new AmeriCorps VISTA at Bridges of Hope, focusing on developing sustainable growth systems for the Sand Dollar Club, our school-based program. She joins us from New York, bringing several years of experience working in a daycare with children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Currently hoping to gain her master’s in social work, Nikki aims to become a therapist for foster children. We’re excited to have her on our team and look forward to the positive contributions she’ll make.