Who's behind Bridgeworks.
Bridgeworks Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by its own board of directors.
Meet the board.
Nenita P. Davis, MS, A.C.R.E., Veteran
Chair & President
Co-Owner, The Human Group
Nenita Davis is a human services executive, educator, and disability advocate with more than 27 years of experience across disability services, behavioral health, and workforce development. As Co-Owner of The Human Group, she leads program development and operations, building inclusive services that promote independence, education, and opportunity for individuals with disabilities. Nenita holds a Master of Science in Human Service Administration and Forensic Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Benjamin M. Hawkins, MBA, CSM, SSM
Vice Chair, VP & Treasurer
Co-Owner, The Human Group
Benjamin Hawkins is a business analyst and strategic leader with more than 10 years of experience guiding complex technology and organizational initiatives. As Co-Owner of The Human Group, he leads business administration, finance, technology, and organizational development, specializing in strategic planning, process improvement, and building systems that strengthen long-term sustainability. He holds an MBA in Health Services Management, a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, and is a Certified Scrum Master and SAFe Scrum Master.
Jodi Albright, MA, LPMT, MT-BC
Secretary
Jodi Albright is a licensed and board-certified music therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, behavioral health needs, and dementia. She is founder and CEO of Music on Purpose, LLC, where she designs personalized treatment plans and provides individual and group music therapy. Jodi holds a Master of Arts in Music Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and brings clinical expertise, creativity, and a strong commitment to person-centered care to the Bridgeworks board.
Steven Simms, RN, MSN
Director
Steven Simms is a registered nurse and healthcare executive with more than 20 years of clinical, administrative, and leadership experience. He manages cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology services at the University of Maryland Capital Region and is co-owner and vice president of Vista Supports, LLC, an enabling-technology provider for individuals with disabilities and older adults. He previously served as Director of Nursing for St. John's Community Services and brings expertise in healthcare operations, quality improvement, and disability services to the Bridgeworks board.
Cherie Simms
Director
Cherie Simms is an operations leader with more than 16 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She serves as Director of Operations for Health & Joy Services, LLC, overseeing program operations, regulatory compliance, budgets, staffing, and quality assurance. Cherie brings deep experience in workforce development and organizational sustainability, along with a commitment to inclusive, high-quality services, to the Bridgeworks board.
One mission, two organizations.
Bridgeworks Foundation is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that holds the mission, raises philanthropic funds, and is governed by its own board. The Human Group (THG) is a separate organization that delivers the day-to-day program: running cohorts, staffing job coaches, and managing worksite placements.
In plain terms: Bridgeworks is the nonprofit that exists to fund and steward this work; THG is who runs it on the ground. The two are structured this way so that donations to Bridgeworks are tax-deductible while program delivery stays with the team that already has the relationships (with schools, employers, and participants) to run it well.