Meredith’s involvement with the GSA began when her family discovered that her middle child has Gorlin syndrome, and the diagnosing pediatric dermatologist recommended they connect with the organization. It was immediately apparent that the GSA is the leading advocacy group for people with the syndrome and that the scope of their work deeply impacts everyone affected by the disease. Her commitment was cemented and Meredith served on the GSA Board of Directors for ten years before transitioning into the Executive Director position in 2024.
Advocacy and purpose-driven work have always been at the core of Meredith’s career. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State University while working as a behavioral therapist for children with autism and her law degree from Baylor University School of Law, where she developed her love of oral advocacy. Her legal career began at a highly esteemed litigation firm; later, she founded an estate planning law firm. Meredith is a 2018 Leadership Austin graduate and earned a Nonprofit Management certificate in 2024 from the University of Texas at Austin. Meredith’s community service includes work with the Volunteer Legal Assistance Program, YMCA Board of Directors, Coalition of Skin Diseases, and Pediatric Dermatology Research Association. In her recreational time, she is a joyful, middle-of-the-pack runner and plays the banjo in bands with friends and family.