Meet Our Team

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James Wright

 Hi, I'm James Wright. For me, this initiative is deeply personal. My grandparents have always been a central part of my life, and spending time with them opened my eyes to a stark reality: the digital divide. They often describe living in two different worlds; the one before the rapid technological revolution, and the highly connected world I’ve grown up in. I realized that not everyone has the same comfort level or access to the technology I've been blessed to have. My goal is to bridge that gap. By empowering others with access to tech and education, I hope to connect these two worlds and build a stronger, more inclusive community.

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Julian Winegar

My name is Julian Winegar, and I am a 16-year-old high school student with a passion for civic leadership and supporting older adults. The inspiration for Bridging the Years started close to home. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my grandmother moved in with my family. I spent a lot of time caring for her during that isolating period—cooking her meals, spending quality time together, and helping her navigate daily challenges. A major part of that daily care naturally turned into technical support. I set up her phone, taught her how to safely shop online, and showed her how to identify and avoid scam emails. After a year of patiently working together, she emerged from the pandemic feeling significantly more digitally literate, confident, and capable of solving tech issues on her own. Seeing her transformation opened my eyes to a massive, unmet need: countless older adults are navigating a fast-paced digital world without a reliable support system. That realization inspired me to co-found Bridging the Years, allowing our team to take that same patient, one-on-one guidance and provide it to a much wider audience of older adults in our community.

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Nicky Chase

I was inspired to help cofound Bridging the Years because of my grandmother Olga, who helped raise me and shaped so much of who I am. She was strong, sharp, and endlessly loving, but when technology began to take over everyday life, she felt left behind. I remember her struggling with basic things like logging into accounts or navigating her phone, frustrated and embarrassed to ask for help. It was painful to watch someone so capable feel small because the world had moved online. That experience stayed with me. I realized that access to technology is not just about convenience, it is about dignity, independence, and connection. Bridging the Years was born from that conviction, a way to honor Olga by making sure other seniors feel confident, included, and empowered rather than isolated