At TCDI, being People-Centric isn’t just about how we support our clients and each other; it’s about how we show up to volunteer for the world around us.
Through the TCDI Cares program, we encourage employees to give their time, talents, and compassion to the causes that matter most to them. Some lend a hand in their local communities. Others give back to national organizations. And some just step in wherever help is needed. The impact may look different from one person to the next, but the common thread is care: real, personal, and people-driven.
Whether it’s fostering dogs in need of a home, flipping over stranded horseshoe crabs to protect a fragile ecosystem, or volunteering at a local food bank, our team members bring the same heart and intention to their communities that they bring to their work. For many, it’s not about checking a box. It’s about doing what’s right: quietly, consistently, and without fanfare.
We’re proud to highlight just a few of the many ways our team is giving back, and we’re grateful for the spirit of service they bring to TCDI every day. Here’s how our people are making a difference:
Working Together
Caragh Landry (Chief Legal Process Officer) & Meghan Pertler (Data Mining Manager) not only work together, but they also volunteer at the same fire department! Caragh and Meghan have both been involved with the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company in Redding, CT, for years through emergency response, fire-ground support, and community-outreach events.
When this dynamic duo isn’t busy helping our clients with document review, they serve as Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) during local emergencies. For Meghan and Caragh, volunteering is a family affair. Meghan’s daughters, niece, and nephew, along with Caragh’s son and daughter, all volunteer at the fire department. In Meghan’s words, “It’s incredibly rewarding to give back to our community and to see how even small efforts can make a meaningful difference.”
Helping Horseshoe Crabs
Not all volunteer work is done through the structure of an organization; sometimes, caring is simply jumping in when you see a need.
For Anthony Klier (Vice President, Security & Compliance), this looks like helping fellow members of his community in flipping over horseshoe crabs on Broadkill Beach during mating/nesting season. The beach is a designated horseshoe crab sanctuary on the Delaware Bay, and in late May and early June, it becomes the nesting ground of hundreds of these animals.
At high tide by the light of the full moon, the night becomes magical as a multitude of horseshoe crabs silently emerge from the water to mate and lay their eggs. The beach becomes covered with them as far as the eye can see. Unfortunately, many have a hard time sticking their landing, and when they emerge from the waves, they often wind up on their backs and are unable to right themselves.
Anthony joins with other local volunteers as they walk the beach, flipping over horseshoe crabs so they can rejoin their friends at the party. Gathering to assist the stranded animals is not an organized event, but a communal effort done by people who recognize their importance to humans and the ecosystem.
According to Anthony, “Horseshoe crab blood is very unique and contains a protein called Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL), which is indispensable for the detection of bacterial endotoxins in drugs, vaccines, and intravenous devices.
Anyone who has been vaccinated in the past four decades can thank the horseshoe crab for an infection-free vaccination. In addition, horseshoe crab eggs play an important role in feeding migrating shorebirds who stop along the Delaware Bay to rebuild their energy reserves. If you happen to be near Delaware Bay at that time of the year, it’s worth checking out. Pictures don’t do it justice.”
Feeding the Hungry
Sue Fong (Director, Legal Services) likes helping in her community by volunteering at the SF-Marin Food Bank, which offers pop-up food pantries to address food insecurity in San Francisco, CA, and Marin County. The food bank was established in response to the pandemic, and the pop-up pantries continue to offer fresh produce, protein, and other groceries to individuals and families in need. Sue and her husband have been assisting with food distribution through the pop-up pantries for years, most recently joining the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area (AABA) chapter in a Food Bank Pop-up event in May.
Making a Difference for Those with Leukemia
When Dave York’s (Chief Client Officer) mother, Loretta Deal York, lost her battle with leukemia when he was only 2 years old, his life was changed forever. In Dave’s words, “I can’t change what happened in 1979, but I can certainly do my part to make a difference today and even better tomorrow.”
To honor his mother and support those who are fighting cancer, Dave became involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and their Triad Light the Night fundraising event. Last year, he raised over $20,000 to help find cures for blood cancer and support the families of those fighting conditions like leukemia.
Dave was also instrumental in involving TCDI in Triad Light the Night, leading to TCDI’s Premiere Sponsorship of the 2024 event and our team’s overall fundraising impact of more than $100,000. Dave served as Executive Challenge Chair for the event in 2024, and he is looking forward to being part of the Executive Leadership Council again in 2025. TCDI will also be renewing our support in 2025 as the Presenting Sponsor for Triad Light the Night.
Many members of team TCDI joined Dave in supporting LLS during Triad Light the Night last year, including Ginny Gonzalez (Chief Revenue Officer) and Dave’s wife Melissa York (Human Resources Administrator), who were both recognized as LLS Bright Lights for their ongoing fundraising efforts during the Triad Light the Night 2024 Awards Celebration in High Point, NC on February 6, 2025.
Fostering Fur Babies
Sometimes, showing you care means helping out a four-legged friend in need. And in true TCDI fashion, Andy Cosgrove (Chief Strategy Officer) and Jessica Lank (Senior Director, Legal Services) both choose to make a difference by fostering dogs from their local shelters.
Andy and his family act as hosts for rescue dogs like Piggy Pink (on the left) as they await adoption through Warrior Dog Rescue. So far, Andy and his family have successfully fostered three dogs, and they are currently waiting to care for their fourth foster pup until it finds a forever home.
Jessica volunteers at the Franklin County Animal Shelter in Columbus, OH. Her involvement in the animal shelter ultimately led her to foster dogs as well. Her dog, 8ball, was actually a “foster failure” that she just couldn’t let go of!
Giving Blood, Giving Life
For Hannah Bell (Marketing Specialist), giving back means giving blood through the American Red Cross. Hannah started her blood donation journey in 2009, inspired by her grandfather, Joe Harris, who was a universal donor and donated regularly. Her commitment to giving was further strengthened in 2015 when a blood transfusion helped save her life during complications after the birth of her son, and again in 2016 when blood donations helped make the difference in her husband’s recovery from a near-fatal car accident. While she isn’t a big fan of needles, Hannah regularly attends blood drives because she knows it could help save lives. Hannah has donated over 6 gallons of blood in her lifetime, and she doesn’t plan to stop giving anytime soon!
Remembering Those Who Served
As a military spouse for nearly 20 years, Lindsey Dumser (Marketing Manager) knows the challenges of military life and the depth of the sacrifice involved. To give back and to honor several close friends, Lindsey volunteers with wear blue: run to remember. This group hosts monthly Circles of Remembrance across the country to say the names and honor members of the military who have passed away while in service, bringing together a powerful network of currently serving, veterans, military families, Gold Star and surviving families, and community members. Also, on race days, the wear blue Mile allows all athletes to pay tribute to service members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, reminding all that freedom isn’t free; it was bought and paid for by men and women in uniform. Lindsey and her family have volunteered with the local chapters wherever they’ve been stationed, and she has also used her job skills to help wear blue with design and marketing efforts.
To learn more about the many ways that TCDI Cares, including the organizations we support, click here.
