School Social Worker, Troy School District
JCLP ’21
Meredith Berlin grew up in Huntington Woods, Michigan, with the Detroit Jewish community serving as a constant and meaningful thread throughout her life and her family’s history. From an early age, she was immersed in Jewish values, communal responsibility, and leadership, experiences that have shaped both her personal identity and professional work.
Meredith graduated from Western Michigan University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Services. She later earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan, specializing in School Social Work, where she also participated in the Jewish Communal Leadership Program. During graduate school, Meredith completed a field placement with Jewish Family Services in the Family Support Services department. Professionally, Meredith is a school social worker at Costello Elementary School in the Troy School District. She currently serves on the general board of NEXTGen Detroit and remains deeply committed to strengthening Jewish community and leadership in Detroit.