Go Local welcomes incoming director Merith Weisman
The Sonoma County GO LOCAL board and outgoing Director Janeen Murray are pleased to announce the appointment of Merith Weisman as Incoming Director for GO LOCAL. Merith will officially take the reins on November 1st, 2024.
Merith Weisman has been an active member of the Sonoma County community since moving to the Bay Area from the East Coast in 2007. In her 16-year role as Director of the Center for Community Engagement at Sonoma State University, she learned about and grew to admire the work of GO LOCAL. Merith is excited to bring her experience in building and deepening collaborative partnerships for the common good to the crucial work of supporting a vibrant local economy for Sonoma County.
Janeen notes, “It’s been truly inspiring over the past few months to have conversations with so many community members that have passion and interest in GO LOCAL’s next chapters. Merith not only resonates deeply with the mission, but also has the drive and background to build on GO LOCAL’s solid 14 year track record bringing its unique perspective and strength to the local business community. She’s smart, organized, passionate about our local economy and community, and ready to both learn, listen and lead, all strong assets for supporting GO LOCAL members and the community.”
Merith adds, “I’m absolutely thrilled to take this role with GO LOCAL! I am so appreciative of Janeen, Terry, and all the folks who built the organization and am humbled by their confidence in my abilities to honor and build on their legacy. The opportunity to learn from and get to know the members, dive into new challenges, and expand my skills with such an innovative organization feels invigorating.
“I can’t wait to work alongside a team that shares my enthusiasm for building the Sonoma County local economy, creative problem-solving, and contributing to these projects that all align with my passions. The prospect of making a tangible impact and growing professionally is incredibly motivating. Plus, the positive and supportive culture I’ve glimpsed so far has me really looking forward to this new chapter. It’s the perfect step forward in my career, and I’m eager to get started”, shares Merith.
See Merith's full bio at golocal.coop/team.
