Founder & CEO
Founder and CEO Maryanne J. O’Donnell, PhD has proven success in start-ups. After success in the biotech industry, she shifted her focus to working with the IDD community.
Dr. O’Donnell has a passion for recognizing each individual’s strengths and identifying opportunities where those strengths can shine in the forefront of a workplace.
Dr. O'Donnell has compiled a team of talented, energetic individuals as the foundation for the mission. Each BrightBridge team member recognizes the dignity of every individual and the importance of work in fulfilling that dignity.
"We will never tire from upholding
the dignity of work"
- Pope Francis
BrightBridge: Your Partner in Neurodiverse Workforce Integration
BrightBridge fills a need that exists in the recruiting industry. To date, recruiting companies have focused primarily on neurotypical individuals, while placements of IDD individuals have taken place through government agencies.
BrightBridge fills that gap with a high-energy, targeted approach to build on existing relationships and build a value-added bridge between employers and IDD employees.