Bridget McCarthy

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About Bridget McCarthy

I am a mission-driven leader, clinician, and arts strategist with a decade of experience designing and scaling impactful programs at the intersection of mental health, education, community development, and the arts. With a strong foundation in expressive arts therapy and clinical counseling, I bring a trauma-informed, equity-centered lens to every initiative—whether that’s building cross-sector partnerships, leading multi-disciplinary teams, or securing funding for innovative community programs. I’ve successfully led programs from concept to implementation across schools, hospitals, theaters, and correctional facilities—developing arts-based interventions that improve health outcomes, increase access to care, and drive social-emotional learning. I’ve stewarded high-impact collaborations with public health departments, nonprofits, and arts institutions, while overseeing budgets, fundraising campaigns, and program evaluation metrics to ensure both sustainability and measurable success. If you're looking for a collaborative leader with a clear vision, strong values, and the skills to both dream big and deliver—let’s connect.