To help end
health disparities
and ensure that everyone has access to the healthcare they need.
About New Bridge
New Bridge Cleveland empowers Cuyahoga County residents through free education and workforce training. We offer healthcare training for adults and career exploration for middle and high school students, with pathways to advanced roles through our partnership with the Central School for Practical Nursing.
We are committed to removing barriers and creating meaningful career pathways.
Get to Know
Our Team
Accountable, Cool-headed, Hard Worker, Reliable
My superpower is when things don't work for others, all I have to do is show up and it starts working. My perfect day is 74 degree weather, partly cloudy, golfing in the morning, driving my Porsche 911 in the afternoon (which I don't have), then watching t.v. or playing games with the family.
Authentic, Broadminded, Champion, Inventive
My guilty pleasure is vegetable gardening. If I was a day
of the week I’d be Monday because it’s a fresh start, a new chance to make change and the day of best intentions.
Brian Klima
Lead Medical AssistantArtful, Funny, Genuine, Resilient
My superpower is connecting with people. the one thing people don't know about me is that I was on a national tv show with The Rock, called "The Hero". I'm most happy when I'm doing something with my children.
Authentic, Compassionate, Diligent, Helpful
My superpower is that my first impression of people is usually very accurate. The one thing most people don't know about me is that I have more sisters than you can count on your fingers and toes. I'm most happy when both of my kids are home.
Calm, Crafty, Incomparable, Powerful
Teaching is my superpower. Learning is my superpower. My idea of a perfect day is going to the gym, self-care, meditation, eating great food, going to bed. One famous person I would choose to have dinner with is Barack Obama.
Believer, Candid, Emotional, Hard-Worker
I'm most happy when I'm listening to music while driving wherever I feel like getting away to, I love the solitude and feel free. My idea of a perfect day is when I'm at the beach or near water, it's very soothing and I love the sun and swimming. My guilty pleasure is buying shoes, and I overdo it, I try not to so much anymore.
Calm, Charismatic, Determined, Enthusiastic
My idea of a perfect day is going to the beach, eating Brazilian barbeque and watching my favorite soccer team winning. My favorite distraction is playing soccer.
Compassionate, Driven, Empathetic, Hard worker
My superpower is the ability to communicate with different personalities. I'm most happy spending time with my husband, son and daughter and my guilty pleasure is sneaking off to get a massage.
Adaptable, Adventurous, Friendly, Hard Worker
My superpower is adaptability. One thing most people don't know about me is that I was born in Louisiana. My guilty pleasure is loud music and singing by myself.
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Our Commitment to Opportunity
At New Bridge Ventures, we believe talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Our work exists to close that gap.
Every day we meet people whose potential has been overlooked—not because they lack ability, but because they have faced barriers related to income, education, neighborhood, life circumstances, or access. We believe that when people are given the right support, high expectations, and a genuine opportunity to succeed, they transform not only their own lives but also their families, workplaces, and communities.
Our commitment is to build an organization where every person is welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute. We value the many experiences and perspectives that shape our community, recognizing that diversity extends beyond visible characteristics to include life experiences, economic background, culture, beliefs, abilities, identities, and ways of thinking. These differences make us stronger, more innovative, and better equipped to solve complex challenges.
Because we prepare the healthcare workforce of tomorrow, we believe our students, employees, leadership, and partners should reflect the communities they serve. We are intentional about creating pathways into healthcare careers for individuals who have historically faced barriers to opportunity while maintaining high standards of excellence and accountability for everyone.
Belonging is more than being invited to the table—it is knowing your voice matters once you arrive. We strive to foster a culture where individuals are encouraged to ask questions, challenge assumptions, share ideas, and grow into leaders. Respect, curiosity, and compassion are essential to how we work with one another and with those we serve.
Our commitment extends throughout our ecosystem. We seek collaborators, employers, educators, vendors, donors, and community partners who share our belief that expanding opportunity strengthens our entire region. We also recognize that the best decisions are made when people with different experiences and perspectives come together with a common purpose.
At New Bridge Ventures, diversity is not an initiative. It is the outcome of creating genuine opportunity. Inclusion is not a program. It is how we lead. Belonging is not a slogan. It is the standard by which we measure our culture and our impact.
When more people have the opportunity to learn, to work, to lead, and to prosper, our communities become healthier, our healthcare workforce becomes stronger, and the future we build together becomes one of shared prosperity.