Bergen joined the National HOSA team in August 2013 within the Competitive Events Program. She served as the Director of Competitive Events for over a decade, where she oversaw the direction and implementation of CE. Under her leadership, the Competitive Events Program grew from 6,000 competitors in 54 events to 13,000 competitors in 97 events at the International Leadership Conference. In July 2025, Bergen stepped into the role of Executive Director for HOSA-Future Health Professionals. 

Prior to working for National HOSA, Bergen served as the Montana State HOSA Advisor for four years and Assistant Director of the South Central Montana AHEC (Area Health Education Center) for five years. Her background is in rural healthcare workforce strategies, including a focus on pipeline activities that connect K-12th grade students with healthcare industry resources and post-secondary education options. She also has experience in physician and allied health recruitment to rural and frontier areas.

She graduated from the University of Montana with a B.A. in Organizational Communication Studies and a Minor in English Literature. Bergen loves enjoying the beautiful Montana outdoors, attending concerts, spending time with her three young children, and working with her husband on their youth basketball training business.

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