Bridget Belgiovine

B.S.Ed., Trenton State, NJ
M.S., Springfield College

Bridget serves as the Director of Athletics and Chair of the Department of Physical Education, overseeing all facets of a department that includes 12 NCAA varsity sports, a PE program that serves nearly 2000 students each year, and a recreation program with events ranging from Dorm and Class Crew, to aerobics and Pilates classes, to fun runs. Her mission is to integrate the department and its programs more fully into the life of the college, stressing the importance of fitness and health in a strong liberal arts education.

Bridget comes to Wellesley after serving as NCAA Director of Division III. In that role, she was instrumental in the governance of Division III collegiate athletics and earned a national reputation as a visionary, energetic, and effective leader. She also served six years as a highly regarded and successful Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. During her tenure, UW-LaCrosse was recognized five times as the conference program with the highest grade point average and four times as the All-Sports recipient for the most successful athletics program. Belgiovine began her career as a teacher and field hockey coach at the high school level before becoming Assistant Athletic Director at Springfield College. In 1990 she was Games Director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics.

Bridget enjoys reading, walking and entertaining friends.