Our Team

Tina Meier
Founder & Executive Director

Tina Meier is an internationally recognized speaker on bullying, cyberbullying, internet safety, digital footprints, conflict resolution, sexting, and suicide awareness and prevention. Tina Meier founded the 501 (c)(3) non-profit Megan Meier Foundation after her daughter took her own life following a cruel cyberbullying incident. Each year, Tina travels throughout the country as a keynote speaker addressing the issue of bullying and cyberbullying in today’s world. Since 2008, the Megan Meier Foundation has reached more than 611,000 students, educators, and parents through her presentations.

Learn more about Tina Meier.

Kate Bolhofner
Director of Development

From directing our fundraising events to writing compelling grants, Kate feeds off creativity and personal connections. A St. Charles resident, Kate graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with her Master’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Marketing and Organizational Behavior. Kate learned about the Foundation through her work with WashU’s Taylor Community Consulting Program, where she and her fellow MBAs provided pro-bono consulting work for Megan Meier Foundation in 2013. She has been a valuable member of our team since 2016.

Sydney Byrd
Program Coordinator

With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Sydney is committed to the mental health field. She has experience working in non-profits dedicated to the mental health of youth in the St. Louis area. In addition, Sydney has a passion for helping individuals advocate for themselves and reach their full potential. Previous research she has conducted on the impact of social media on mental health lends to the passion Sydney has for the Megan Meier Foundation.

Jordan Blaine
Office Coordinator

Jordan has been a passionate volunteer and advocate for the Megan Meier Foundation since we opened our doors in 2007. She has a background in the medical field, and her experience as a volunteer and a mother of three has shown her the importance of our work in changing the lives of the youth in our community. She is excited to be a member of our team and looks forward to working with our volunteers and improving the delivery of our programs and services.

Audrey Branson
CAPS Intern

Audrey is currently a junior in high school and loves being involved in her school and community.  As a part of the SCC CAPS program, she has the opportunity to shadow people in the healthcare field, work on professional skills, and volunteer with the Megan Meier Foundation. She regularly volunteers around the community when she isn't taking photos for her photography business.

Meet Our Therapists

Board of Directors

Kenny Strode
Board President

Tina Meier
Founder & Executive Director

Sandra Chavez
Board Treasurer

Renee McDonnell
Board Secretary

Debbie Ayangbaye
Board Director

Dan Duffy
Board Director

Madi Knobbe
Board Director

Jason Dunn
Board Director

Dasha Kuzmina O’Grady
Board Director

Katie Jochens
Board Director

Nemesis Fuentes
Board Director