Mark Meridy's guest appearances

Mark Meridy

The Lubetkin Media Companies

Generations United Podcast

Laura Geller

Brad Smart

Rob Biesenbach

Sean Clements

Ilise Benun

Amy Webb

Jen Miller

Peter Reinhart

Peter Shankman

Richard Muhlebach

David Meerman Scott

Robert George

Mark Howard

James Hughes

Manoush Zomorodi

OwlTail

For over 40 years, DOROT has been an innovative leader in designing programs that enhance the lives of older adults by helping them build social connections with peers and other generations. In this episode, DOROT's Executive Director Mark Meridy discusses the organization's origin and shares inspirational stories of generations connecting through their work. In this episode, Generations United's Executive Director Donna Butts referenced our report with The Eisner Foundation, I Need You, You Need Me: The Young, The Old, and What We Can Achieve Together, which highlights national examples—like DOROT—that are reuniting the generations and making their communities better places to live. Support the show (https://generationsunited.wufoo.com/forms/support-generations-united/)

For over 40 years,<a href="https://www.dorotusa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> DOROT</a> has been an innovative leader in designing programs that enhance the lives of older adults by helping them build social connections with peers and other generations. In this episode, DOROT's Executive Director Mark Meridy discusses the organization's origin and shares inspirational stories of generations connecting through their work. In this episode, Generations United's Executive Director Donna Butts referenced our report with The Eisner Foundation, <a href="https://www.gu.org/resources/i-need-you-you-need-me-the-young-the-old-and-what-we-can-achieve-together/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Need You, You Need Me: The Young, The Old, and What We Can Achieve Together</a>, which highlights national examples—like DOROT—that are reuniting the generations and making their communities better places to live. <a href="https://generationsunited.wufoo.com/forms/support-generations-united/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://generationsunited.wufoo.com/forms/support-generations-united/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://generationsunited.wufoo.com/forms/support-generations-united/</a>)

Episode 12: Mark Meridy on the Origin of DOROT and Fighting Social Isolation

This week's guest on the Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast is Mark Meridy, executive director of New York-based Dorot USA, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to alleviate social isolation and provide concrete services to older adults. For more than four decades, DOROT has been an innovative leader in the fields of aging services and volunteerism. DOROT’s diverse set of programs, as well as its focus on providing intergenerational connections to seniors, has ensured that DOROT’s clients have access to the resources they need to age with dignity, independence, and grace. About the Guest     Mark L. Meridy, a management specialist with expertise in gerontology, assumed the reins as Executive Director of DOROT in September 2009. He has over 25 years experience in non-profit management and administration, having served most recently as Director of Operations for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C. Mark also served at B’nai B’rith International as a specialist in senior housing issues, Deputy Director for the agency’s Center for Public Policy, and Associate Executive Vice President. During this time, he was the organization’s liaison to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to various congressional committees that focus on aging issues. Prior to joining B’nai B’rith, Mark was involved with a range of elder-related issues including senior transportation, home care, and day care for the elderly. He holds a Master’s of Public Administration and a Certificate in Gerontology from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from American University.

This week's guest on the Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast is Mark Meridy, executive director of New York-based <a href="http://www.dorotusa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dorot USA</a>, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to alleviate social isolation and provide concrete services to older adults. For more than four decades, DOROT has been an innovative leader in the fields of aging services and volunteerism. DOROT’s diverse set of programs, as well as its focus on providing intergenerational connections to seniors, has ensured that DOROT’s clients have access to the resources they need to age with dignity, independence, and grace. About the Guest <a href="http://jewishsacredaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MeridyMark.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Mark L. Meridy, a management specialist with expertise in gerontology, assumed the reins as Executive Director of DOROT in September 2009. He has over 25 years experience in non-profit management and administration, having served most recently as Director of Operations for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C. Mark also served at B’nai B’rith International as a specialist in senior housing issues, Deputy Director for the agency’s Center for Public Policy, and Associate Executive Vice President. During this time, he was the organization’s liaison to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to various congressional committees that focus on aging issues. Prior to joining B’nai B’rith, Mark was involved with a range of elder-related issues including senior transportation, home care, and day care for the elderly. He holds a Master’s of Public Administration and a Certificate in Gerontology from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from American University.

JSA2017-13: Mark Meridy, Dorot USA