Meridith joined the VLT Board in March 2023. Originally from North Carolina, Meridith spent much of her youth in the outdoors climbing trees and jumping in creeks. After obtaining both her B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from North Carolina State University, Meridith began her Finance career as an auditor with Ernst & Young, and currently works in Accounting at The Trade Desk.  She is also a graduate of the Ventura County Leadership Academy. Meridith lives in Ventura with her husband, Ryan, and their two children, Joanna and Arthur.  In her free time, you can find Meridith out for a run, hanging out at the beach, taking a hike at Harmon Canyon or volunteering with her children’s extracurricular activities. Meridith cherishes the outdoor experiences she had as a child, and is dedicated to keeping nature open and accessible to the Ventura community.