The Heart and Hands of Our Ministry
Our Staff
Meet the dedicated team keeping our programs moving forward and walking alongside families every single day.
A Message from Our Executive Director
Dear NIA Friends,
Hope is stubborn. It shows up where you don’t expect it. It hangs on when optimism has worn thin. And here in Port Houston, we see again and again that hope isn’t just an abstract idea; it’s something people practice, often quietly, often together.
Our community faces real challenges and heavy responsibilities, navigating shifting circumstances and deep uncertainties. Yet, alongside that uncertainty, we witness a beautiful, quiet courage every day. We see mothers arriving at prayer groups even when they are exhausted, and fathers showing up for dads-versus-kids soccer nights after working grueling hours.
At Neighbors In Action, we know the name, face, and story of each child, teenager, and adult that comes through our doors. We support our families throughout life's ups and downs. What makes our organization truly special is that we don't serve clients, we build family.
In kinship,
K. Meier
Kathrin Meier
Executive Director, Neighbors In Action
Guiding Our Vision, Anchoring Our Community
Our Board of Directors | 2026
Meet the dedicated leaders providing strategic guidance, careful stewardship, and a shared commitment to the long-term health of our ministry.
Micah Siesennop
NIA Board of Directors Chair
The Board Members
Cathy Airola
Lynne Hackedorn
Susan Helm
Claudia Lopez
Ben McClure
Teresa Montgomery
Eric Viehman
Laura Wayne
Jan Whitehead
Taylor Woodruff
Ex Officio
Rev. Lindsay Kirkpatrick
Jennifer Martinez