Meet the Team
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Jesse Robinson
Director of Case Management
With 24 years of experience working in the social service field, Jesse’s passion for wanting to support folks with disabilities began in High School. When participating in a school volunteering project at the Hospital in Burlington, Vermont, she met a 17-year-old young woman who had just been in a snowboarding accident and had become a paraplegic. Her outlook and positivity on life and with her own future was incredibly inspiring to Jesse. Jesse attended the University of Southern Maine and while in school began working as a Direct Support Professional in a residential home for those with brain injuries and then developmental disabilities.
Jesse moved to Case Management, which is where she has been for over 10 years. Her love for forming professional relationships with each of my clients, their guardians, and providers, working closely together as a team to provide the support needed for each person to truly become their best happy self.
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Pamela Parks
Agency Director + Quality Assurance Specialist
With over 23 years of experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and Intellectual Disabilities, Pam has cultivated a wealth of expertise. Throughout her career, she has assumed numerous leadership positions within the Social Service sector. Additionally, Pam has served as the Director of Community Inclusion programs, overseeing a membership of over 120 individuals for 4 years, followed by 6 years in the role of Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance.
At Bridge Support Services, She collaborates closely with agency leadership and the state of Maine to uphold best practices and ensure the delivery of high-quality support services.
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Evelyn Wabwire, RN, BSN.
Agency Nurse
Evelyn Wabwire is a Impressive Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Maine Fort Kent, graduating with honors magna cum laude.
In her professional capacity, Evelyn provides medical support and administering direct day-to-day nursing and first aid services to residents. She is adept at monitoring resident status post-seizure or restraint, facilitating CRMA curriculum instruction, and overseeing the creation, monitoring, and maintenance of Medication Administration Records as required. Additionally, Evelyn is proficient in managing the status of providers' orders, including over-the-counter medications.
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Tricia Barker
Director of Human Resources
Tricia has over 25 years of leadership experience working with adults and children experiencing developmental disabilities. Tricia has her bachelor’s degree from UMaine and graduated with her Master’s Degree from Springfield College in 1996.
Tricia has been working as the Director of Huma Resources for over 3 years at Bridge. In her role, Tricia is responsible for all aspects of the human resources including interviewing potential candidates from direct care to leadership roles. She works closely with other members of leadership to develop strong policies and procedures that are implemented across the agency.
Tricia is the proud mother of two children and enjoys watching her youngest play multiple sports and an avid cook in her spare time.
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Assumani Rashindi CEO/Owner
Coming Soon!
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Jimmy Gasinga
Area Director
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Tony Baker
Area Director
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May Schumacher Program Manager
Coming Soon!
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Christina Chitala Program Manager
Coming Soon!
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Richard Norton Quality Care Manager