OUR STORY

It is often others who inspire us towards change.

It was a client, let's call him Steve, who inspired Alex Voloshin to found BridgeWay To Independence, Inc. back in 2017. Alex had been working in healthcare and as a job coach/ILS worker. Steve, a member of the LGBTQ community living with a disability, was one of Alex's clients and had shared with Alex his history of past workers who didn't take the time to get to know him, understand him, or provide high-quality services. Alex believed that it was of utmost importance to provide Steve with the highest quality of care, which saw the start of a strong working relationship with Steve.

Later, when Alex told Steve that he had decided to move in another direction and would not be able to be his worker moving forward, Steve asked Alex if there were a way to continue working together. He did not want to go back to square one with a new worker and was committed to going wherever Alex went. Alex hadn't really thought about starting a business, but he didn't feel comfortable leaving Steve at the mercy of the companies Steve worked with in the past. Steve wanted to continue with a worker who valued and respected him. So, Alex decided to roll up his sleeves and start a company where every person, regardless of ability, would be provided high-quality care to live life to their fullest potential.

THE TEAM

Who We Are

Katie Bohm

Director of Human Resources

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Katie came to BridgeWay To Independence, Inc. after starting in the field as a Job Coach and

Employment Specialist and then working as a Director for Intermediate Care Facilities and supported living homes for nearly ten years. Katie believes that direct support staff have a critical role in supporting people to reach their goals and is passionate about the role BridgeWay's employees play in the success of the people we support. She holds a bachelor's degree in History from Indiana University and is a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). When not keeping busy with her duties at BridgeWay, you can find her enjoying time with her husband and two children or watching football.

Alexander Voloshin

Founder & CEO

Pronouns: He, Him, His

Alex came to BridgeWay To Independence, Inc. after graduating from nursing school and working as an ILS and Job Coach for a few years. He knows how important home and community-based services are for the well-being and quality of life to the individuals who receive our services. Alex holds a degree in Nursing and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. When not keeping busy with his BridgeWay duties, you can find him working as a nurse or enjoying art in its many forms.