Celebrating Compassion and Commitment: Ellen Meyer Joins Board as Family Legacy Thrives - The Children's Guild

For two generations, the Meyer family has been a huge champion of The Children’s Guild. Their dedication has significantly impacted the lives of children in need, promoting a community built on love, commitment, and support. We are proud to be a part of their legacy, rooted in compassion, resilience, and an unyielding belief in the power of education and care.

As we welcome Ellen Meyer to The Children’s Guild Board of Directors, we are also here to celebrate her family’s enduring contributions, highlighting how their involvement has left an indelible mark on The Children’s Guild and the lives it touches.

Ellen joins The Children’s Guild Board of Directors with over 36 years of experience in the Human Resources industry.  Before retiring in the summer of 2024, she served as an HR Director, where she successfully aligned human resources strategies with organizational business goals. Her extensive experience makes her a trusted and insightful thought partner for our internal HR team.

Ellen’s background will be a tremendous asset as we expand our programs and services, requiring additional hiring and training across multiple locations. Her expertise will be available to share with our human resources department and our executive leadership team, as our internal team works to streamline recruitment processes and attract top talent dedicated to our mission. Additionally, her skills in training and development will be a resource we can tap into as Human Resources continues to equip and support our staff with the necessary tools and knowledge to provide the highest level of care and support for the children and families we serve. With Ellen’s insights and board partnership, we are confident that The Children’s Guild will continue to thrive and make a lasting impact in our communities. “The legacy part is so special but that wasn’t the only driver for me to join the Board. It’s also my internal interest and passion in children and education.”

A former teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, Ellen follows in the footsteps of her late mother, Louise G. Goldberg, who was also a reading teacher at The Children’s Guild and a former Board Member. “Every time I think about it when I was at the first board meeting, I think so much of my mom, if she only knew, if she could only see this, she would be just so thrilled and touched. It’s almost like it brings her alive for me.”

To honor her mother’s dedication to education and generosity of spirit, Ellen and her brother made a generous donation to The Children’s Guild: Transformation Academy. In December 2023, the school dedicated the Louise G. Goldberg Vocational Room. This new space offers students pathways to skill development and job readiness, enhancing their employability and overall quality of life.I had never experienced anything like that before. It was my first time seeing a dedication. There were teachers, staff, the principal, and the Chief Executive Officer, Jenny Livelli; it was amazing! They did a video presentation of the school so we could get a sense of the children in the environment and how they could use the additional resources to get a real sense of the value of our contribution.”

The Vocational Room helps students acquire functional academic and living skills while developing vocational skills through job sampling on campus in simulated work environments, shadowed internships in the community, and competitive employment. Some skills students have learned in this new space include food preparation, sorting items, and cleaning.

As we celebrate the Meyer family’s legacy and welcome Ellen’s expertise, we look forward to continuing our mission of transforming lives and building stronger communities. The Children’s Guild is grateful for the Meyer family’s unwavering support and is excited about the future we will shape together.