Mark L. Meridy is the Executive Director of DOROT, serving as the professional head of the organization. Prior to this role, he was Director of Operations for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in Washington, D.C., and held senior positions at B’nai B’rith International, including Associate Executive Vice President, Deputy Director for the Center for Public Policy, and specialist in senior housing issues, where he liaised with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and congressional committees on aging. Earlier in his career, he focused on elder care initiatives involving senior transportation, home care, and day care for the elderly. In 2006-2007, he served as Project Director for DOROT's Meals on Wheels for the Homebound Program in New York. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from American University; Master’s degree in Public Administration and Certificate in Gerontology from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs; participated in the Institute for Executive Leadership at Columbia University’s Business School. Achievements: Named 2024 Nonprofit Power Player by PoliticsNY and Nonprofit Trailblazer by City & State Magazine; 2022 Empire Whole Health Heroes Award from Empire BlueCross BlueShield; featured on MSNBC, CBS Morning News, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and NPR’s “The Takeaway” discussing social isolation and loneliness. Public Engagement: Board Member of Generations United (elected 2023) and Foundation for Social Connection—Action Network (2025); Member of New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s Master Plan on Aging Workgroups (2023-present) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s Workgroup on Aging (2023-present). Personal: Resides in New York, New York; approximately 65 years old (as of 2026); possible family members include Julie Meridy and Aaron B. Meridy; professional email m***@dorotusa.org; DOROT contact (212) 769-2850.