The people behind our mission.
An executive team at our Bethesda headquarters, and a Board of Trustees rooted in the Marriott family tradition that founded Bridges in 1989.

Executive Team

David Quilleon
CEO and Board President

Linda Bender
Director of Administration and Board Secretary

Kate Brown
Director of Development

Christopher Dourov
Director of Strategic Programs

Justin Down
Director of Information Technology and Security

Mark Hearn
Director of Finance and Board Treasurer

Kelly Pavich
Director of Operations
Board of Trustees

Richard E. Marriott
Chairman of the Board, Host Hotels and Resorts

Jennie Blumenthal
CEO & Founder, Corporate Rehab

Mark R. Donovan
Board Trustee

Debbie Harrison
Global Culture Ambassador Emeritus, Marriott International

Dr. I. King Jordan
President Emeritus, Gallaudet University

Ellen Ryan Mardiks
Chair, Golin

Julie Marriott
Board Trustee

Jimmie Walton Paschall
Board Trustee

Julie Sweet
Chair and CEO, Accenture