Meredith Maiken

Program Manager | Land for the Commons

Meredith grew up in the Brevard, NC area. She holds a BS in Sustainable Development with a concentration in Environmental Studies and a minor in Community and Regional Planning from Appalachian State. Her background includes a year at a planning and economic development firm, two internships with Appalachian Voices', a summer as an Environmental Education Instructor, and a term on the founding board of Watauga Community Housing Trust. 

Meredith sees the common thread across these experiences of how we think about accessing and stewarding the land.  Meredith first encountered the Industrial Commons when their work was presented as a case study in her Sustainable Economies class. She was amazed by their thoughtful approach to economic development and commitment to a sense of place in a region that was very dear to her. The Land for Commons program aligned with many of her interests and skills providing an ideal way to contribute to their mission.  In her spare time, she enjoys any outdoor activity, dabbles in art, or breaks out her fiddle.