Meri, thank you for always being so wonderful, supportive, and caring in every aspect. So thankful to have you in my life and as a role model. Thanks for being a shining star to so many of us, the differences you’ve made, and all that you do. Looking forward to seeing all the great and…
Memories of Meri I was lucky enough to have her as a professor in 354, a mentor at NRAP, a role-model in parenting her son and finally seeing her volunteer in an apron grilling hamburgers at the Recovery Walk? What a legend! She is one of my heroes ❤ and our community is blessed to…
Meri, Congratulations! You played such a meaningful role in my personal and professional development. Thank you. I wish you happiness and joy in your retirement. Clare
Meri has always been kind, believed in, and supported me no matter where I was in life, or what journey I was on. Mari is more than a teacher to me, she is my mentor and friend. Thank you for your peaceful and strong spirit and support that have influenced so many students, interns, faculty.…
Meri, I will always appreciate you and your spunk for working with students, helping people, and overall being a genuine kind person. I always enjoyed starting new adventures with you (SOPAS) and taking adventures with you. I hope you enjoy this time and find ways to stay on the go and inspire people and love…
In the course of my considerable journeys, I’ve determined that the best people are those who put others first. They genuinely wish to improve the plight of those sometimes forgotten; or marginalized; or less able to fend for themselves. It seems that you Meri are such a person. I have heard exactly this from several…