District 9

Meredith M. Turner’s career is grounded in the belief that “education is a passport to the future.” A proud graduate of Shaker Heights High School, Meredith is a lifelong advocate for education, civic engagement, and community empowerment. Her professional journey reflects a deep commitment to serving others across education, government, and electoral politics.

Meredith began her career as a teacher and coach in the Cleveland and Shaker Heights City School Districts. She continues to hold an active educator’s license with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Her dedication to public service grew during her tenure in the U.S. Senate, where she served for over a decade as an Immigration Caseworker, Regional Representative, and Constituent Services Liaison for Senator Sherrod Brown.

Before joining County Council, Meredith worked as an Election Official at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, managing absentee ballot processes for voters with disabilities, individuals in nursing homes, and those incarcerated. She also oversaw absentee ballot application rejections and corrections to ensure voting access and accuracy.

Meredith is a lifelong Democrat and has dedicated her time to empowering communities through civic engagement. She is an active member of the Democratic Party, serving on the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Executive Committee, the Shaker Heights Democratic Club, and the Cuyahoga County Women’s Democratic Caucus. Additionally, she has represented Ohio as a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions for every General Election since 2012.

Her community involvement extends to founding the Cleveland Chapter of the National Congress of Black Women and serving as Chair of the Social Action Committee for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter. She is a former member of the organization’s National Social Action Commission.

Meredith holds an Associate Degree from Cuyahoga Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chicago State University, and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Cleveland State University.

She is a proud member of Leadership Cleveland’s Class of 2025 and has served on numerous advisory boards and commissions, including the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas High-Risk Domestic Violence Court Advisory Community, the Cuyahoga County Corrections & Planning Commission, the City of Shaker Heights Fair Housing Review Board, and the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees. She is also a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy.