Biography: Bridget Nash is the Resident Director of Sutherland Hall at Northwest Nazarene University. Bridget earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Calvin University, and her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. Bridget is a licensed mental health counselor in Michigan and Idaho, and has served in a private practice setting since 2019 before joining the NNU community. In her free time, Bridget enjoys spending time with her husband, playing with her pets, taking care of her houseplants, crafting, playing board/card/word games, drinking coffee, and watching true crime documentaries.

What is your favorite thing about working at NNU? Being part of a community that loves Jesus and values lifelong learning!

Share a few facts about your specific area(s) of expertise that you bring to your work: Bridget’s background in mental health counseling equips her with a variety of skills, such as compassion-based and active listening, a strengths-based, solution-focused mindset, and a dedication to understanding her students’ unique perspectives and goals.

Share a few pieces of information about why you love working with students: College can be such a transformative season in a person’s life- uniquely marked by personal discovery and growth. My hope is that every student I interact with feels safe, seen, and supported during their time at NNU.