Meet Our Leadership Team

Meredith Bentley, DO
Program Director

In 2024, Dr. Bentley stepped into the role of Program Director for the residency program after serving three years as the APD.A Huntington native, Dr. Bentley is a graduate of Marshall University and completed her medical training at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed residency at Marshall University and has enthusiastically joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor upon the completion of her training. Dr. Bentley enjoyed her time as a resident in the program and wanted to continue to have a part in resident education. Her clinical time is divided between inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. 

It was her love of Huntington, the state of West Virginia, and the people of Appalachia that led Dr. Bentley to stay close to home for both her Psychiatry training and career. Her goal is to assist residents in having a wonderful training experience here at Marshall Psychiatry. The family atmosphere and team spirit here at Marshall are unmatched!

Dakota May, MD​​
Associate Program Director

Bridget Griffith
Program Administrator

A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Bridget Griffith is a proud graduate of Marshall University and serves as the Program Administrator for the Marshall Psychiatry Residency and Fellowship Programs. She has been part of Marshall Health since 2012, beginning her career in Family Medicine before joining Marshall Psychiatry to support the department’s educational programs, including the medical student clerkship and psychiatry residency programs. Her years of experience working closely with residents, fellows, faculty, and program leadership have given her a deep appreciation for graduate medical education and the important role a strong administrative team plays in a successful training program.

After several years working with both programs, Bridget transitioned into leadership within graduate medical education. She spent several years focusing exclusively on the Psychiatry Clerkship before taking on the role of Residency and Fellowship Administrator, a position she truly enjoys. Bridget plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the residency and fellowship programs and is passionate about creating an organized, supportive, and positive training environment where residents and fellows feel valued, encouraged, and empowered throughout their educational journey. She enjoys getting to know the residents and fellows, celebrating their accomplishments, helping them navigate challenges, and being someone they can turn to throughout their training. Her goal is to make the administrative side of training as smooth as possible so residents and fellows can focus on learning, growing, and becoming exceptional psychiatrists.

Outside of work, Bridget enjoys spending time with her family and friends through cookouts, game nights, bonfires, boating, and home projects. She also has a love for all things plants and enjoys caring for and adding to her growing collection. As a mother, life stays busy, but she is grateful for the opportunity to make lasting memories with the people she loves and appreciates the simple moments that bring everyone together.