Meredith Lewando

Meredith Lewando has extensive work experience at Ronald McDonald House New York spanning from 2012 to the present. Meredith started as a Guest Relations Intern, where they worked on various projects and built relationships with families and business associates. Meredith then transitioned into the Reception Coordinator role, leading the Front Desk management team and maintaining relationships with caregivers and volunteers. In this role, they also worked on major projects and developed marketing materials for the Food Drive program. Meredith later became the Hospital Outreach Navigation Coordinator, providing personalized assistance to families and developing marketing materials. After that, they worked as a Human Resources Coordinator, focusing on employee development, recruitment, and retention. Meredith also served on the Team Ronald: Heroes Committee and assisted with design and marketing concepts. Meredith then advanced to the role of Human Resources Senior Manager, before taking on the position of Talent and Organizational Development Senior Manager. Currently, they hold the position of Assistant Director of Talent and Organizational Development, overseeing talent development and organizational initiatives. In addition to their HR roles, Meredith also served as the Block Party Committee Chair, organizing an annual fundraising event. Prior to their work at Ronald McDonald House, Meredith was the Tournament Director & Coordinator at Cortland Lose the Shoes, where they raised money and awareness for a non-profit organization.

Meredith Lewando completed their education at the State University of New York Cortland from 2009 to 2013, where they obtained a degree in Political Science with a specialization in Public Administration and Policy. Prior to that, they attended Sachem High School East from 2006 to 2009 and earned an Advanced Regents Diploma. In addition to their formal education, Meredith has obtained various certifications including "How to Design and Deliver Training Programs" and "The Neuroscience of Learning" from LinkedIn in March 2019, "Design Thinking: Understanding the Process" from Lynda.com in March 2018, and "Getting Started with InDesign" and "InDesign: Elements of a Layout" from Lynda.com in September 2016. Meredith also holds certifications in "Onboarding New Hires" from PMI-OC Project Management Institute Orange County Chapter and "Strategic Human Resources" from Lynda.com, though the specific completion dates for these certifications are unknown.