Meredith Polsky

Meredith Polsky is Founder and Executive Director of Matan, which empowers Jewish community leaders and educators through training, coaching, and consultations to provide purposeful, enriching, and inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities and their families. Matan envisions a world in which all Jewish communities are stronger and more vibrant because people with and without disabilities share meaningful, inclusive experiences throughout every life stage.

Meredith is a nationally sought-after speaker on Jewish disability inclusion and is often called upon as an expert voice in the field. A 2017 Covenant Award winner, Meredith is co-author of the award-winning I Have a Question children’s book series, helping children with disabilities (and all children!) grapple with difficult topics.

Meredith holds masters degrees in social work and early childhood special education and teaches courses in Jewish special education at Gratz College and early childhood special education in the masters program at American Jewish University.