Bridgewell, a nonprofit providing social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed and productive lives, announces the addition of Kristen Janjar as director of professional development.

“Kristen’s strong experience in human services makes her a wonderful addition to our Bridgewell leadership team,” said Kelly J. Martin, president and CEO, Bridgewell. “She will be a valued asset in helping people in need gain the necessary confidence, through essential education and corporate training, to further thrive in society.”

In Janjar’s role, she will oversee internal workforce development through Bridgewell’s extensive training department. She will also manage external educational efforts, including workshops and corporate training under Bridgewell’s professional development umbrella. Janjar previously served as director of training at North Suffolk Mental Health Association in Chelsea, and held positions in human service agencies in Massachusetts, Colorado and Vermont.

“I am inspired by the professional development opportunities Bridgewell offers, not only to its employees, but also other mental health and healthcare professionals and educators across New England,” said Janjar. “I look forward to joining this incredible organization and contributing to the advancement of social and human services.”

Janjar, a resident of Revere, graduated from Suffolk University with a Master’s in Public Administration and the University of Vermont with a Bachelor’s in Social Work. She is active in her local community, serving as a Board member at The Neighborhood Developers and president of her child’s elementary school Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

ABOUT BRIDGEWELL

Bridgewell is a non-profit social and human service organization dedicated to strengthening communities. Headquartered in Peabody, Mass., Bridgewell empowers people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. Bridgewell’s staff of more than 1,400 professionals serves approximately 6,300 people and their families. Bridgewell is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and fully licensed by the state. For more information, visit www.bridgewell.org