Meet the Board

We've put together some biographical notes about each of our current Board members. Click on our names below to learn about us. You'll see that although we may be a small group, we offer a mix of life experience, passions, and skills to keep the Civic moving forward. You'll also see we all share a heartfelt appreciation for our Borough, and for making a positive contribution to the lives of everyone who lives here.


We also hope you'll think about becoming a Civic Association member (it's easy: just click "Join" at the bottom of this page). We're always on the lookout for people with enthusiasm, energy, creativity, fresh ideas, or just a simple desire to take an active part in the community, whether as potential board members or as volunteers to help out at special events. Explore this site to learn more about what we do, and join us during one of our regular board meetings (which will continue online-only for the foreseeable future -- check out our Calendar to see our meeting schedule) to learn how we work together.


We'll see you around the Borough!


  • Rich Myers, President

    My Hometown

    Los Angeles, CA


    How Long in Narberth?

    Since June, 1991


    Why Narberth?

    We wanted a community with kids playing on the street and walking to school. We found that in Narberth


    When Did I Join the Civic, and Why?

    In 2012, at the encouragement of a neighbor. Living in Germantown in the late 1970s, I was actively involved in the local civic association and I saw how it could bring a community together. I wanted to do the same in Narberth


    About Me

    • Married 49 years to The Bride (Cindy), 3 sons, 3 granddaughters and 2 grandsons
    • Practicing trial lawyer
    • Bluegrass/folk mandolin and guitar player
    • Big-time soccer fan (and coach of little kids)

  • Patsy Higgins, Treasurer

    My Hometown

    Teddington, England


    How Long in Narberth?

    Thirteen years, after 25 in Lower Merion


    Why Narberth?

    It feels like a European village, it has everything I need right here. It’s walkable, friendly, and an easy commute to the city


    When Did I Join the Civic, and Why?

    I joined in about 2011. I wanted to meet and collaborate with people who were working on environmental issues. I started out helping with the Earth Day fair andNarbEarth Day, and later with other community events. I wanted those things to continue and grow so I eventually became a board member


    About Me

    • I’m happily retired and enjoy painting, dancing, the great outdoors and being sociable
    • I have two grown children and two adorable grandsons

  • Georgette DuBois

    My Hometown

    Clark, NJ


    How Long in Narberth?

    Since 1987, when I chose to buy here rather than Havertown or Ardmore


    Why Narberth?

    I’ve been able to put down roots in a wonderful community, a place where I know I’m likely to encounter friends and acquaintances whenever I walk through town


    When Did I Join the Civic, and Why?

    Almost 30 years ago. I’ve been on the board for much of that time, including three years as President. I’m proud of the NCA’s role in promoting open communication between borough government and engaged citizens. I especially love NarbEarth Day, our premier environmental event, which has grown in scope and seen more and more volunteer involvement over the years


    About Me

    • In 1995 I opened The Yoga Garden, Narberth’s first yoga studio. These days I teach gentle yoga via Zoom from my living room.
    • I love gardening, cooking, improv, and reading.
    • I’m blessed to have my adult daughter, Kara, with me part time, and my cat, Amber, full time

  • Christine Jackson

    My Hometown(s)

    Hillside, N.J. & Grafton, VT


    How Long in Narberth?

    Forty-seven years


    Why Narberth?

    My husband John and I fell in love with Narberth -- and our house when our realtor showed it to us. And, my father-in-law had played baseball here in the 1940s and ‘50s


    Why Did I Join the Civic?

    A work colleague who was on the Board asked me to join, which I did, along with John


    About Me

    • My husband of 50 years is an alumnus of Harriton High School, where he taught until he retired
    • My first job in Philadelphia was as a Curatorial Assistant at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
    • I obtained a Masters in Library Science and became the Librarian and Director of the Narberth Community Library, where I worked for 23 years until I retired in 2008
    • I like to travel, read, and knit
    • I lead book groups at the library and at New Horizons Senior Center

  • Bayista Khan

    My Hometown

    Boston


    How Long in Narberth?

    Since 2013


    Why Narberth?

    “Why not Narberth?” The biggest reason I chose Narberth was walkability, but I also love the small town vibe, where neighbors and kids all know and get along and care about one another. I love the downtown the great sand park


    When Did I Join the Civic, and Why?

    In 2019 at the encouragement of a neighbor. I fell in love with the Board’s mission and the wonderful people who are a joy to work with


    About Me

    • I am an artist (Indispensable Artist) and stay at home mom (most of the time) with two wonderful kids (a girl and a boy) and an amazing husband
    • We live in a small starter home in Narberth.
    • I love making art with my kids and for a living
    • I enjoy long walks, reading, cooking for family and friends, and (until Covid) travel 

  • Jim Speer

    My Hometown

    Waltham, MA


    How Long in Narberth?

    We became Narberth homeowners twenty-one years ago, after fourteen years renting in Lower Merion and Delaware County


    Why Narberth?

    We house hunted in places with proximity to a walkable town center: Ardmore, Wayne, Phoenixville, etc. We came here for sidewalks!


    When Did I Join Civic, and Why?

    I was previously on the Civic board from 2009-2013, and now again since 2017. I joined the board as part of Maureen O’Leary’s plan to reinvigorate the NCA as a source of information and community reporting, particularly with respect to school district issues. I rejoined in 2017 primarily to become involved with the Civic’s live-streaming initiatives to make Borough council and committee meetings accessible to the public


    About Me

    • Dad of three
    • Long-time community volunteer
    • Swiss (and other) cooking enthusiast
    • Former musician in a touring folk band
    • I plant trees... and I love anchovies

  • Christine Red

    Biography to follow

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