Meet Our Team

As Executive Director, Bridget Kiefer supervises the administrative staff, and is responsible for the budget, facilities, and human resources areas of the office.

Bridget began her career at the Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s office in February of 1988.  She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Florida and interned at the office during her final semester, prior to joining the office as a Victim/Witness Counselor.  Through the years, she has attended numerous seminars and done work in the fields of victimology and trauma. She has participated in training new prosecutors as they have taken on the role of advocating for victims in our courtrooms.  In the 10 years prior to becoming Executive Director, Bridget served the office as Victim Services Director, supervising the Victim/Witness staff and directing Victim/Witness policy in the five-county jurisdiction. 

Bridget has been active with a variety of community organizations, including having served on the board of the Friends of the Ocala Library for six years.  She and her husband, Scott, who owns an insurance agency, live in Ocala.  They are proud of their two Gator children who have likewise attended and graduated from the University of Florida.