The Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA), a nonprofit health care organization dedicated to serving elders locally and internationally, and the sponsor organization of the Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, recently announced the appointment of Jessica Brigham, Executive Director.

Brigham brings more than a decade of health care experience to the 83-bed, nonprofit provider of high-quality long-term care and short-term rehabilitation.  She will lead the day-to-day operations, including the clinical care of patients and residents, management of staff, and communication with families.

Brigham has served as the licensed nursing home administrator for several nursing homes in Greater Boston, most recently as executive director of Brighton House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.  Prior to these leadership roles, she worked for many years as a nurse and nursing director in health care and in long-term care centers.  Brigham earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Simmons University in Boston and is a registered nurse.

“I am excited to return to a nonprofit health care setting and to guide the high quality care and services that the Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is well known for providing,” said Brigham.  “As a nurse who has worked in many roles and settings during my career, I look forward to bringing my skills and experience in support of clinical programs during these highly complex times.”

For more information about the Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and the Armenian Women’s Welfare Association, visit www.awwainc.org.