Co-Founders/CEOs
Erin Nealy and Abby David are dynamic leaders in the field of special education and nonprofit organizational leadership, with a shared passion for serving their community.
Erin, a licensed music therapist, embarked on her journey with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Dayton and further honed her skills with a Master’s Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Administration from The Ohio State University. She began her career by founding a private music therapy practice in Columbus, Ohio in 2001.
Abby David, a licensed speech therapist, is equally accomplished, having earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education and Speech Pathology from the prestigious University of Wisconsin-Madison. Abby began her career in the public schools in Central Ohio, and then in private practice.
Together in 2005, Erin and Abby worked to co-found a private, nonprofit school and therapy center, now two entities: Bridgeway Academy and Bridgeway Therapy Center which serves individuals with autism and other disabilities in Central Ohio. The dynamic duo has led Bridgeway to remarkable success, earning accolades such as the Columbus CEO’s Top Workplace Award for five consecutive years and the title of Columbus’ Best Nonprofit in 2019
Their dedication to the well-being of children in central Ohio is evident not only in their professional achievements but also in their advocacy efforts. Recognized as influential voices in their community, Erin and Abby have been honored with prestigious awards including Business First, Forty Under 40 in 2013, NAWBO’s Visionary Leadership Award in 2018, and Smart Business’s SMART 50 Leaders in Central Ohio Award in 2019.
Their commitment to making a positive impact through their work at Bridgeway and their advocacy for children’s welfare continues to inspire others, leaving a lasting legacy in central Ohio and beyond.
Bridgeway Leadership Team
Executive Leadership
Abby David, Co-Founder/CEO
Erin Nealy, Co-Founder/CEO
Business Operations
Sharee Brandler, Director
Advancement
Jami Keller, Director
Human Resources
Lorna Whyte, Director
Facilities
Frank Rose, Director
Academy
Breanna Brooks, M.A., BCBA, COBA, Director, Early Childhood Program
Beth Stuecher, M.S. Ed., BCBA, COBA, Director, Elementary Program
Alyssa Hatton M.A., BCBA, COBA, Director, Academic Program & B.R.I.D.G.E. to Adulthood Programs
Lindsay Imagie-Douglas, M.A. Ed., BCBA, COBA, Director, Applied & B.R.I.D.G.E. to Adulthood Programs
Therapy Center
Lindsey Paden Cargill, M.A., CCC-SLP, Director of Therapy Services
Ann Shipley, MSEd, BCBA, COBA, Director, Behavioral Health Services
Sarah Curd, M.A., BCBA, COBA, Director, Clinical ABA Program
Bridgeway Board of Trustees
Michelle Umali, EY – Chair
Bart Keyes, Cooper Elliott – Vice Chair
Jocelyn Armstrong, Ohio State Bar Association – Secretary
Christopher Capotosto, Truist, Chair – Finance Committee
Dan Gore, Metropolitan Holdings
Chair – Facilities Planning Committee
Lori McCarthy, Precision New Media
Chair – Advancement Committee & Superstar Web Designer
Rick Schostek, Honda North America, Inc., Retired
Chair – Governance Committee
Barbara Brown, Grange Insurance
Michelle Croft, The Stitcher Society
Ben Greene, III, AEP
Kimberly James, Schneider Downs
Dave Moffatt, Prentke Romich Company (Retired), Board of Directors
Carissa Perry, Wright-Patt Credit Union
Jen Thompson, Community Volunteer
Jaime Twanow, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Andrew Vennemeyer, Dwell Construction
Steve Zvonek, Community Volunteer
