Meet the Bridges® Norwalk Team
Barbara Davis brings more than 30 years of senior living experience to her role as Executive Director of Bridges® by EPOCH at Norwalk.
Barbara's mission is simple: to create a community that feels like home—for our residents, our families, and our team.
Barbara strongly believes that when we take care of our team members, they are better able to take care of our residents. Our team has the privilege of caring for your loved ones during an incredibly important chapter of their lives. Barbara wants that responsibility to be at the heart of everything we do each and every day.
Barbara's goal is to create a happy, welcoming home where our residents feel valued, respected, safe, and cared for—and where they have the meaningful experiences, excellent care, and life enrichment they deserve.
Julie Ashley brings more than 20 years of experience in social work, senior care and geriatric care management, with a strong background in supporting older adults and their families and caregivers.
Throughout her career, Julie has held roles in care management, counseling, admissions and social services, including more than 13 years as Director of Social Services and Admissions at Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation in Norwalk, Connecticut. She has extensive experience helping families navigate care decisions, coordinating services and providing support through life transitions.
Julie holds a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Bridgeport and a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo. She is also a Certified Alzheimer's Association Support Group Leader.
As an Area Community Liaison, Dean supports the Senior Advisors at Bridges® by EPOCH and Waterstone communities in Connecticut and New York.
Dean is responsible for building relationships with area professionals and organizations to coordinate support for seniors and families who are looking for living options or care for a loved one.
Dean joined the EPOCH Senior Living team in 2022. He has worked in the senior living and healthcare industries for more than 10 years. During this time, he made countless connections with doctors, hospitals, and organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association® in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He has a passion for helping seniors and their families connect with resources that benefit them and their loved ones.
Dean has always had a special place in his heart for service. Prior to working in senior living, he graduated from the U.S. Army Military Police program at Fort McClellan, Alabama, and received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from East Carolina University.
Alicia provides memory care education, training and guidance for Bridges® by EPOCH team members, families, fellow professionals and the greater community.
Alicia is a Memory Impairment Specialist certified by the National Institute on Aging and serves as an expert educator and trainer across Bridges® by EPOCH communities. She has more than 25 years of experience in the senior living industry, including her role as Executive Director of the flagship Bridges® by EPOCH community in Hingham, for which she was named Mass-ALFA Executive Director of the Year.
With her extensive experience and deep understanding of various forms of dementia, Alicia supports Bridges® teams in maintaining the unique culture and personalized approach to care across all Bridges® communities, helping make a difference in the quality of life for those living with memory challenges.
Michael is responsible for managing and coordinating the clinical outcomes, policies and procedures for all EPOCH Senior Living communities.
Michael is a veteran in the field of senior living, having worked in various leadership roles for the last 15 years.
Prior to joining the EPOCH Senior Living team, Michael served in several senior living management roles where he was responsible for multistate regulatory compliance, quality management techniques, and resident safety for senior living communities in New England, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.