Meryl grew up in Tenakee Springs. They have a background in social service work, including several years at domestic violence and sexual assault programs, supporting LGBTQ2+ community, and has been the Program Coordinator at NAMI Juneau since 2022. In their current role Meryl supports many of NAMI Juneau’s program, including peer support and LGBTQ2+ specific programming. They feel lucky to work somewhere that values lived experience and sees building community as a form of promoting mental health and suicide prevention. They address their own mental health challenges in a variety of ways, and value working at an organization that supports that.
Meryl enjoys building and growing community partnerships, expanding the reach of programming, and prioritizing inclusivity and cultural relevance in all that NAMI Juneau does.
When not at work, Meryl can be found reading, playing outside, and spending with with their spouse, pets, family, and friends.