KCHC Welcomes Two New Board Members

Meredith Lyon of Lincolnville and Susan Reider of Camden joined the board of Knox County Homeless Coalition in August, 2019.

Susan and her husband managed an international consulting firm that advised clients on corporate social responsibility before retiring to Camden. She had previously worked for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens, and served as Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Pennsylvania. Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Communications and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She now serves on the Board of Trustees of the Merryspring Nature Center, the Board of Directors of the Camden Garden Club, and the AIO Child Hunger Committee.

Susan Reider

"Everyone seems to want a safe place to live and work and a bright future for their children. For this reason, I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve on the Board of the Knox County Homeless Coalition. KCHC embodies all of the principles which guide similar world-class programs: quick, non-judgemental assistance for individuals and families in crisis, with ongoing support until the person or family is stable and independent." — Susan Reider

Meredith Lyon

Meredith Lyon is a financial advisor based in Rockland, ME. Her passion is helping female clients prosper and building socially responsible portfolios that her clients can feel good about. Meredith is currently studying for her CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification.

Meredith is also a classically trained chef and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from The Culinary Institute of America- Hyde Park, NY. She lives in Lincolnville with her husband- 2 horses, 2 dogs! She is passionate about organic gardening, helping those in need, and saving our environment.

"As a new board member, I'm proud to do this work with KCHC. I'm proud to act on a local level to help serve my community. I'm proud to be a face and a name willing to effect change for those in need. I'm proud to be apart of an organization that looks beyond the situation to see the person(s) affected, bringing compassion and humanity back into the conversation." — Meredith Lyon