At Wayfair, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the way we bring “home” to life. In this edition of Behind the Box, we’re excited to introduce Meredith Karsonovich, Safety & Security Intelligence Analyst, whose dedication and quick thinking help keep our teams and operations safe.
Meredith plays a vital role in keeping Wayfair’s supply chain informed and prepared. She was recently recognized for her around-the-clock work providing real-time updates on the Southern California wildfires and major winter storms—ensuring teams had the information needed to navigate these challenges effectively.
Read her interview below to learn more about her role, what drives her and the impact she makes every day at Wayfair.
Tell us about your role and responsibilities.
As a Global Safety and Security Intelligence Analyst, my role is to support the team’s mission to create a safe and secure environment for Wayfair’s employees and customers worldwide.
I identify and analyze potential threats, such as natural disasters, cybersecurity risks and travel disruptions in real time. I assess the impact the threat will have, coordinate effective responses and, ultimately, ensure the safety of our people. Whether I’m assisting with investigations, enhancing safety protocols or contributing to business continuity plans, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow. I thrive on staying ahead of emerging risks and collaborating with an incredible team that values integrity, teamwork and innovation. My team’s mission perfectly aligns with my passion for problem-solving and safety, and I’m proud to contribute to safeguarding our global community.
Where do you call home?
I currently live in Medford, MA, but Hampton Falls, NH, will always be home to me. I moved around a lot as a kid, but that’s where I really put down roots. It’s where I was introduced to lacrosse, which I played in college, where I learned to ski and where I fell in love with the ocean. It’s also where I met some of my closest friends and made the kind of memories that define home for me. My parents still live there with our dog, so I go back and visit very often!
What’s one fun fact about you that most people don’t know?
A fun fact about me is that my family and I have fostered 55 puppies from Aruba through an incredible foundation called
New Life for Paws Foundation! As an avid dog lover, it’s been an incredibly rewarding experience to help these pups find their forever homes.