Toni was born in Boise. She is a Nampa High & NNC graduate and a 38-year resident of Meridian. Toni is a retired educator, mother, grandmother, and wife of 47 years. She enjoys reading, knitting, puzzles, gardening and spending time with family especially at the Garden Valley cabin. The Meridian Senior Center is a haven for seniors to enjoy socializing and activity. What's not to love?!

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Susan has two sons with her late husband. Susan also has two grandkids. She was born and raised in Nebraska. They moved to Idaho in 1990. Susan worked for a law firm in Boise as the accounting supervisor for over 20 years. She also manages the Boutique and spends a lot of her free time volunteering here at the center.

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Ruby has 2 children and 2 granddaughters. She’s originally from California. In her free time, she loves to garden and travel. Ruby also enjoys volunteering and has been doing so for many years since her husband passed away. Ruby not only serves on our board but volunteers with Metro Meals on Wheels Monday through Friday and Bingo on Friday nights. In 2022, she was awarded the Idaho Andrus Award for her many hours of volunteering. She will tell you that she loves the Center.

Edweena has been a member and volunteer at the Meridian Senior Center since 2021. She volunteers in the boutique, the dining room, and Friday night Bingo. The Center give her plenty of opportunity to serve for a lot of wonderful people. She has also been a volunteer for the past 6 years at the Boise VA. Edweena feels that volunteering is a very rewarding experience.

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Dorothy has lived in many states but calls Idaho home. She is the co-owner in her family business, Idaho Gold & Silver. She has one son, James, who keeps her out of trouble.

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Jetta was born in Germany and immigrated to the U.S. arriving in New York Harbor on Feb. 14th, 1956. has 2 daughters and 1 son with her late husband, Orville. She enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom while raising her children but through the years she has worked many interesting jobs. Jetta worked for an insurance company and painted china for the famous Franciscan Ware. She worked at Gowen Field and First Security Bank but her greatest rewards came from volunteering at her church and at Horizon Elementary for 22 years in 1st & 3rd grades with the same teacher for which she received the Jefferson Award from Channel 8. Jetta also was a translator and host for the Russian-speaking Special Olympic team in 2008 from Central Asia. She also loves to dance and here at the Meridian Senior Center she gets to keep dancing and volunteering.

Larry graduated from the College of Business at the University of Idaho. He worked in the wholesale business for 10 years. Larry and his wife, Darlene, have been married for 57 years. They were blessed with a daughter in 1970. Larry appreciates all of the seniors who have become friends over the years.

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Larry was born in Boise. He was married for 54 years to Linda VanOver, his junior high sweetheart and high school fiancé. Linda passed away in 2015. They have 2 daughters one is Buffy, who drives our buses, the other is Jennifer. Larry has 1 grandson, and 2 grand-daughters. In 2016, Larry married his sweetheart, Marie, who also volunteers at our Center in the boutique. They were married on her birthday, September 8th, 2016. As a retired civil engineer he still loves to travel. He spends a lot of his free time volunteering here at the Center.

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Jackie Smith joined the Meridian Senior Center Board of Directors in January 2025, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving others. After successfully leading her in-home care business for several years, Jackie retired in September 2023. Throughout her career, she was known for her strategic leadership, compassionate approach, and dedication to enhancing the quality of care for individuals and families in the community.

Even before joining the Board, Jackie was a strong supporter of the Meridian Senior Center—both financially and through volunteer efforts on behalf of her company. After retirement, she found herself searching for a new sense of purpose and naturally turned to the Center, a place she had long valued. She considers it a privilege to support the incredible staff and play a role in helping seniors live their best lives.

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Jackie’s expertise spans healthcare operations, business management, and community outreach, and she continues to be an advocate for accessible, high-quality care. Outside of her work with the Center, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family—both of which bring her joy and inspiration for her ongoing service to the community.

Monique Large` brings over a decade of leadership experience in operations, general management, and strategic planning to her role as a board member and Chair of the Fundraising Committee at the Meridian Senior Center. Known for her results-driven approach, Monique has a proven track record of boosting operational efficiency, driving business development, and delivering measurable results—including consistently adding profit to the bottom line.

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Throughout her career, Monique has worked with some of the nation’s most recognized retailers and specialty brands, leading operational teams and managing complex planning and forecasting initiatives. Her expertise includes team building, performance management, and streamlining systems to exceed organizational goals. 

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Since joining the Meridian Senior Center, Monique has applied her passion, precision, and people-first mindset to advance the Center’s fundraising efforts. Whether leading campaigns or helping shape strategic priorities, she is driven by a genuine desire to make a lasting impact. Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Monique enjoys traveling and spending time with her family—two of her greatest sources of joy and inspiration.

Mark Rothstein brings over 40 years of expertise in personal finance and tax planning to the Meridian Senior Center Board of Directors. A nationally recognized financial advisor, Mark is widely known as "Mr. Money" from his long-running radio show and has been featured on NBC Nightly News and Fox Business Channel. He has addressed global audiences, including delegates at the United Nations, offering insight into international financial concerns.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mark values his role as a husband and father above all. He and his wife share a strong family bond with their two daughters, Eliyana and Ariela. Through life’s many challenges and joys, Mark has found meaning in nurturing lasting connections—an approach he brings not only to his family and clients, but now to the senior community in Meridian. His passion for service, trusted advice, and heartfelt engagement make him a dedicated and valued member of the Center's leadership.

I am a proud Idahoan. After completing my bachelor's degree in political science and international relations, I left the Treasure Valley to pursue a graduate degree and earned an M.A. in classical studies at St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland.

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After graduate school, I was a founding member and faculty member of a charter high school dedicated to the study of technology and the classics. Another opportunity arose and I became an international baccalaureate faculty member at a college preparatory day school.

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Afterwards, I spent nearly a decade traveling, working, and living overseas. I taught at universities in India and Eastern Europe. I then started my own business – an international trading cooperative – made up of manufacturers and markets in Central and Eastern Europe, the U.S., and Asia.

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After my traveling adventures, I returned to Idaho to attend law school. During that time, I worked at the prosecuting attorney’s office in my hometown. I was a member of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Street Law Clinic – a pro bono legal aid resource for people in the Treasure Valley. And I graduated from the University of Idaho College of Law with distinction for my pro bono work.

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During law school I continued to teach at the university level and am a former chair of the College of Humanities and Sciences.

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To have meaningful work is a blessing, and I have been truly fortunate in life. To be an advocate and a resource for others is an honor and a privilege. Elder and veteran advocacy, in particular, mean a great deal to me. I approach this area of practice in dealing with the whole family as a unit. I have first-hand experience in navigating through estate planning, end-of-life care, and the implications that has on the family as a whole. I have dedicated myself to help others who find themselves facing the same struggles. My goal is to be a resource for those dealing with some of life’s biggest decisions.