Bridget Ann Beelen

Bridget Ann Beelen is a seasoned contract and grants manager with extensive experience in managing contracts and grants for various organizations. Currently serving as Contract Manager at the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. since November 2018, Bridget oversees over 50 sub-recipient contracts valued at more than $10 million, including budget negotiations and final contract submissions. Prior roles include Grants Manager at the Capital District Transportation Authority, where grant applications for the Federal Transit Administration were prepared, and Grant Administrator positions at the Research Foundation for SUNY and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, focusing on compliance and financial reporting. Bridget began professional experience as a Customer Support Coordinator at InfoEd International, where training materials were developed. Bridget holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration from The Sage Colleges-Sage College of Albany.