Meredith Mendelson

Meredith Mendelson JD ’95 was named to the Commonwealth Heroine Class of 2021 by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. She was nominated for the honor by State Representative Ruth Balser. Mendelson is the executive director of the Needham-based organization Ellie Fund, which provides critical nonmedical support services and resources to patients who are in treatment for breast cancer. Since joining the organization, she has expanded its reach and created initiatives to ensure access for patients in underserved and minority communities.