Meet the Bridges® Sudbury Team
Christine is a high-energy, hands-on leader who makes each resident’s health, safety and happiness her top priorities. As Executive Director, her daily responsibilities include directing the overall operations of the community and leading team members in the provision of exceptional care and quality of life that honor residents’ unique personalities, experiences and interests.
Christine also brings valuable insight, compassion and expertise to her leadership role at Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury. She has served on several local Alzheimer’s and senior services committees and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner® and Certified Director of Assisted Living with more than 23 years working in healthcare and as an Executive Director for national senior living communities.
As Senior Advisor at Bridges® by EPOCH at Sudbury, Kristin Johnson brings almost 20 years of experience in senior living with a specialized focus on memory care, life enrichment, and dementia education. Known for her calm guidance and relationship-driven approach, Kristin partners with families to understand their needs, share resources, and help them feel confident as they explore the right support for a loved one.
As Area Community Liaison, Sarah supports the Senior Advisors at our Bridges® by EPOCH at Andover, Lexington Sudbury, Westford, and Nashua communities. She also supports EPOCH Senior Living's independent and assisted living community, Waterstone of Lexington.
Sarah assists in connecting with area professionals and organizations to coordinate resources to help area families who are caring for a loved one with memory loss.
Sarah joined the Bridges® by EPOCH family in 2012 as the Life Enrichment Director at our original community in Hingham, where she was instrumental in delivering our unique programming. She later served as a Senior Advisor, assisting families and caregivers in discovering the benefits of Bridges® by EPOCH’s specialized memory care, family support and educational resources. In her current role, Sarah expands on her rich knowledge and experience to make a difference in the lives of seniors with memory loss, their families and area professionals throughout New England.
Sarah is highly recognized in our field and has won numerous awards and honors. Most recently, she received the 2017 Excellence Award in Program Innovation from the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) and, in 2015, she earned a spot on the Provider’s 20 to Watch List, which recognizes remarkable senior healthcare workers who go above and beyond for the seniors they serve.
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.