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Meredith Curry is an Operations Executive and College Access Practitioner.
Meredith has spent 18 years pursuing two parallel tracks in her professional journey: first as a passionate advocate for education access and career success for womxn and people of color; and second as a well-rounded private, public, and nonprofit operations leader.
Meredith has experience supporting organizations and professionals with fund development, board development & management, program development, and general operations.
Meredith has expertise in the architecture and build-out of Salesforce so that organizations can better collect, evaluate, and manage program and organizational data, refine day-to-day operations and workflows, and enhance the capacity of teams to better meet their missions.
Meredith also supports the arts as a dance and Zumba performer and instructor with over 10 years of experience teaching dance in Southern and Northern California.
Meredith now supports clients and projects under AdvancED Consulting, LLC!
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Meredith is proud to be recognized by the Eudaimonia Society at the UCLA Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI)!
One of 10 new honorees, Meredith is humbled by this award and excited to join the ranks of an incredible community that is dedicated to the greater good. I'm especially grateful to Featured Speaker Awardee, Dr. Kelly Lytle Hernandez, for "I try to live for the DnA - the Descendants and the Ancestors." I couldn't agree more!! I do what I do for those who led the way before me and beside me, and those who inherit this earth and our investments long after I turn into dust. |
The UCLA HCI Eudaimonia Award is an annual award to recognize members of the UCLA community, past or present, who exemplify Eudaimonia by living a life full of purpose and meaning. The UCLA HCI Eudaimonia Society highlights members of the UCLA community who, through their immense personal efforts, inspire others to seek Eudaimonic well-being.
Please join Meredith in congratulating the other honorees and learn more about them at Eudaimonia Society 2020!
Please join Meredith in congratulating the other honorees and learn more about them at Eudaimonia Society 2020!
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Meredith is a proud supporter of College Day, stay tuned for College Day 2020: Superheroes Fight for Education!
This year College Day is on October 23, 2020. College Day is a community-driven, county-wide celebration that shows students from diverse backgrounds that going to college is possible. Now in its ninth year, under Silicon Valley Education Foundation's (SVEF) leadership, College Day organizes activities and supplies targeted resources to promote college readiness for elementary, middle, and high school students. Over 160 schools across Santa Clara County participate, of which many of their students will be the first in their families to go to college. College Day motivates over 100,000 students to feel excited about their future and confident that they can go to college. School sites design their own week, drawing upon resources and workshops organized by College Day. Volunteer with College Day or Explore their Resources! |
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Meredith spoke at the Women's Networking Alliance 12th Annual Fall Mixer and Small Business Summit in San Jose!
Thanks to Carla Bohnett and Tracey Lee Davis for a spectacular event from prep to finish, and presenters Abby M. Herman - Write Solutions, Kanesha Baynard Coaching, and Jill Lublin - Publicity Strategist, Media Insider & International Speaker for fantastic presentations and lessons shared throughout the Summit. It was an inspiring, educational, and joyful day and I can't wait to go to the next WNA event! I enjoyed the opportunity to facilitate mindfulness exercises, discuss intersectionalities, explore what it means to transition from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, and engage in goal-setting in my presentation. Want to learn more? Check out my blog articles on Breaking Down Barriers. |
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Meredith is a Commissioner for the Commission on the Status of Women, representing District 2 of Santa Clara County.
With the support of generous individuals and organizations, the Commission on the Status of Women, a self-sufficient volunteer advisory body to the Board of Supervisors, strives to advocate and support programming, policies, and legislation impacting the lives of girls and women in Santa Clara County. Last year we raised over $9,000 for our community grants program and awarded over $12,000 to nine different organizations empowering girls and women in our community. Want to get involved? Come visit a Commission meeting! Due to the coronavirus updates from the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department, meetings like the Commission's outreach and regular meetings have been cancelled for March. Stay tuned for an updated Commission schedule. |
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Meredith is an alum of the Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute's Civic Leadership Program, Class of 2019.
For over 20 years, APALI has been growing a community of civic leaders in government, nonprofit, education, and business sectors. APALI facilitates a Civic Leadership Program, Youth Leadership Academy, and Summer Internship Program. APALI is proud to have over 500 active alumni in its civic network community! Check out what APALI is up to! |
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Meredith is a member of the Filipina Women's Network (FWN).
The Filipina Women's Network (FWN) is a San Francisco based 501 (c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan international advocacy organization that seeks to increase the power and influence of Filipina women as leaders and policy makers at all levels in corporate, government, institutions and community organizations to achieve economic and social justice and women’s rights. FWN provides the content, credibility and a worldwide network of Filipina women professionals to support the success of Filipina women in their businesses and careers. Currently in 28 countries. #FWNSummit 2020 is scheduled for September 21-25, 2020 in San Francisco! Purchase super super early bird tickets before December 15! |
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Meredith is a proud supporter and volunteer of AAPI Women Lead and the #ImReadyMovement.
The Filipina Women's Network (FWN) is a San Francisco based 501 (c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan international advocacy organization that seeks to increase the power and influence of Filipina women as leaders and policy makers at all levels in corporate, government, institutions and community organizations to achieve economic and social justice and women’s rights. FWN provides the content, credibility and a worldwide network of Filipina women professionals to support the success of Filipina women in their businesses and careers. Currently in 28 countries. The #ImReady2019 conference was held on September 20, 2019 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in Oakland, CA. Stay tuned for updates for the #ImReady2020 conference! |
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Meredith is a proud supporter and volunteer of LEAD Filipino!
We are a community organization of students, adults, and families based in San Jose, California. We design and provide programs that educate Filipinos/as on civic leadership, public interest issues, and our ethnic history in the United States. From our signature Annual Fly Pinays Leadership Summit, to our eight-week summer Awareness in Action Program (AAP), and a variety of partnerships in key advocacy campaigns, LEAD Filipino aims to increase the visibility of Filipinos/as in public leadership across communities. LEAD Filipino's 2020 Annual Fly Pinays Leadership Summit celebrates sisterhood and mentorship through talks, workshops, and sessions. Due to the coronavirus, we hosted our Mental Health Panel online! LEAD Filipino's 2020 Filipino Advocacy Day on May 13 at the California State Capital has been cancelled due to the coronavirus. Stay tuned for future initiatives and programming related to 2020 policy advocacy. |
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Meredith is a Salesforce Certified Administrator.
Contact Meredith for specific questions about Salesforce. See if it's the right data management and tracking solution for your organization! Click on Client Testimonials to read what her clients are saying!
Contact Meredith for specific questions about Salesforce. See if it's the right data management and tracking solution for your organization! Click on Client Testimonials to read what her clients are saying!
CaliforniaColleges.edu is California's free online college and career planning resource for students, parents, and educators.
Meredith was the founding Operations Director of the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) who manages www.CaliforniaColleges.edu.
Meredith was highlighted as a First Gen professional, click here to check out the article!
Meredith, winner of the LASVP Best Pitch in 2010, encourages LA-based nonprofits to take advantage of this amazing resource.
Los Angeles Social Venture Partners (LASVP) is a diverse network of professionals who are pioneering a new model of giving — Venture Philanthropy. LASVP brings their collective expertise and resources to innovative nonprofits in Los Angeles, collaborating with them to strengthen their organizations and expand their capacity to transform local communities.
Los Angeles Social Venture Partners (LASVP) is a diverse network of professionals who are pioneering a new model of giving — Venture Philanthropy. LASVP brings their collective expertise and resources to innovative nonprofits in Los Angeles, collaborating with them to strengthen their organizations and expand their capacity to transform local communities.
