May Institute Appoints Bridget Anderson Vice President Of Educational Services, Will Oversee Wilmington School

Below is a press release from May Institute:

RANDOLPH, MA — Bridget Anderson, M.Ed., BCBA, has been promoted to Vice President of Educational Services at May Institute, a national leader in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and evidence-based interdisciplinary care for autistic individuals and individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injury, and neurobehavioral disorders.

In her new role, Bridget will oversee three May Schools located in Randolph, Mansfield, and Wilmington, Massachusetts, providing strategic direction and guidance for educational initiatives for autistic students. Through her leadership, she will ensure that teams across each campus deliver high-quality instruction grounded in ABA and other evidence-based practices. Bridget’s focus will be to promote academic excellence, clinical support, and continuous improvement across all three schools, while advancing best practices that support meaningful outcomes for students and their families.

Since joining May Institute in 2007, Bridget has held multiple roles, including Teacher Assistant, Family Services Coordinator, Director of Family Support Services, Director of School Operations, Interim Executive Director, and Assistant Executive Director. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of May School | West Springfield.

“Bridget has been a valued member of our organization for many years and brings deep expertise, thoughtful leadership, and a strong collaborative spirit to everything she does,” stated Lauren C. Solotar, Ph.D., ABPP, President and CEO of May Institute. “I look forward to the continued ways her leadership will strengthen and advance our educational services, and the lasting impact she will have on the children, adolescents, and young adults we serve.”

In 2020, Bridget was honored by May Institute with an Exceptional Service Award. Bridget earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Providence College and a master’s degree in Education in School Counseling from Salem State University. She is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and is licensed in School Counseling by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Her professional affiliations include the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and Massachusetts Professionals in Behavior Analysis (BABAT).

About May Institute

May Institute is a national leader in applied behavior analysis and evidence-based interdisciplinary care for autistic individuals and those with developmental disabilities, brain injury, and neurobehavioral disorders. Founded over 70 years ago as a nonprofit organization, we provide exceptional educational, clinical, and habilitative services across the lifespan—unlocking potential and empowering individuals and families to thrive. As home to the National Autism Center, May advances the field through research that elevates practice globally. For more information, call 800.778.7601 or visit www.mayinstitute.org.