“I’ve researched all of these exhibits, and you couldn’t pay for an education like that,” Meyer said.
When asked why the preservation of Glendale’s historical landmarks and buildings is important, Meyer answered, “I think the focus of our culture is so often on the future, creating newer and better things. It’s important to put it in perspective with the past because we can learn from the past.”
Judy Cabrera, a docent at the Doctors’ House for 24 years, called Meyer an invaluable member of the team.
“She is just unbelievable,” Cabrera said. “She is completely organized, has extremely high energy, is imaginative and hard-working. The many special exhibits are thanks to her hard work.”
Meyer is also responsible for starting the Glenoaks Canyon Disaster Preparedness effort, which mainly focuses on earthquake preparedness.
“In a major earthquake, we could be completely cut off if the freeway overpass comes down,” Meyer said.
The Glenoaks program has been so successful that it was highlighted on KTLA.
“We have a shed with medical supplies and search-and-rescue supplies,” she said. “We have 70 trained volunteers that will go door-to-door to check on everyone. That’s a huge effort, and I’m really proud of it.”
As a result of her hard work, Meyer has earned the nickname “The Master of Disaster” from her community.
In between supervising at the Doctors’ House and volunteering in Glenoaks, Meyer relaxes by spending time with her two grandchildren, Adam and Norah.
“I just love children,” Meyer said. “They look at things very practically.”
Pointing to the scar where the Doctors’ House was cut in half, she laughed, saying, “Sometimes kids ask me, ‘How big was that saw?’”
She most enjoys giving school tours at the Doctors’ House because, she said, “It’s opening the eyes of the newer generation to the fact that the past is worth knowing about.”
