Palmer Home for Children has hired Columbus native Meryl Fisackerly as director of development at the regional children’s home.
Fisackerly began her duties two weeks ago, she said. As director of development, her job is primarily to foster relationships with donors and put together fundraisers.
“I’m very excited about this opportunity,” Fisackerly said. “I’m so far loving the job. Everyone there is great. I’m looking forward to getting involved in the community and establishing who Palmer is and what we’re about. … It’s a fabulous organization and everybody needs to know about it.”
It is Fisackerly’s experience in retail and commercial sales and her engagement in the community — including with children at Palmer Home — that make her an asset, Palmer Home spokespeople said in a press release Monday.
“Meryl is one of those rare find,” Vice President of Engagement Sarah Hollis said. “She is integrated in the Golden Triangle community personally, professionally and through civic involvement, including tutoring children at Palmer Home. Meryl embodies our mission and will be vital to engaging this community to fulfill our call to care for vulnerable children.”
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