Bridgette Nugent

Bridgette Nugent currently serves as the Deputy County Administrator and Deputy Director of Youth Services at Tompkins County, where responsibilities include overseeing the Youth Services Department, managing data reporting, and coordinating responses to commercial sexual exploitation of children. Prior to this role, Bridgette was the Grants Program Manager for the Alzheimer's Association®, managing compliance and evaluation for substantial state health grants. Experience as a Hazard Mitigation Grants Program Specialist at FEMA included supervising a grant team and monitoring significant federally funded projects. Previous roles also encompass leadership in regional casework at the American Red Cross and serving as a TEFL Volunteer with the Peace Corps. Academic credentials include a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Syracuse University.