Leadership Team

Our board of directors and leadership team provide guidance, governance and oversight for Meristem’s mission, operations and program effectiveness.

Board of Directors

DONNA L. COURVILLE
Attorney,
Boutin Jones Inc.

MAUREEN CURRAN
Founder and Director,
The Orcas Institute

JEFF DEROSE
Senior Director,
Vision Service Plan

GARRY MAISEL
President and CEO,
Western Health Advantage

LISA ODOM
Alumni Parent

DARRELL STEINBERG
Mayor,
Sacramento

TINA THOMAS
Attorney,
Thomas Law Group

MARC TURTLETAUB
Producer, Director

ADVISOR TO THE BOARD

AONGHUS GORDON
Founder,
Ruskin Mill Trust

Meristem Leadership Team

ERIN SCHIRM
Executive Director

KATIE POPLAWSKI
Director of Finance

MARIANN EITZMAN
Director of Community Outreach

SHANNON SHIELDS
Director of Grants and Corporate Giving