Megan leads cross-functional teams for mission-driven organizations.

With over 15 years of experience in philanthropy, trade associations, and leading a non-profit board, I drive innovative brand strategies that enhance awareness, measurably improve outcomes, and establish a distinctive presence for organizations in competitive markets. I’ve led teams as a people manager and a cross-functional leader, and firmly believe that the best outcomes are driven by teams that partner and collaborate.

Portfolio

Creative Projects

Featured Work

Strategically building an organization’s photography library with authentic images of their work in action. View more.

Experience

  • May 2024 - Present

    Built an organization-wide brand strategy from the ground up to strengthen reputation, advance advocacy priorities, and drive engagement through visually compelling storytelling. 

    • Oversaw brand implementation supporting 9 program portfolios, producing national ad campaigns, digital assets, 10+ branded conferences, and 20+ videos.

    • Collaborated with the Digital Director to form an in-house studio that targets key audiences through creative marketing strategies, innovative tactics for paid and owned media, and streamlined functions for project management and execution using AI tools.

    • Partnered with executive leadership to translate complex policy and communications goals into cohesive brand positioning across print and digital channels, including the expansion of Arnold Ventures’ brand to ensure consistent yet adaptable deliverables.

    • Serve as Chief of Staff to the EVP of Communications, managing operating rhythm, informing budget and org decisions, and restructuring the team in the agency model to optimize talent and close capability gaps.

  • June 2022 - Present

    Chapter Administrator (2026-Present)
    Maintain the chapter's accounts and operations, including the Design Continuum Fund.

    President (2024-2026)
    Set the overall vision, direction, and architecture of the chapter, strategically oversee its initiatives, and ensure the 27-person Board accomplishes its objectives.

    • Increased chapter revenue to $42K from 3,500 ticket sales across 68 events for the DMV creative community during my tenure. 

    • Grew partnerships with Fortune 500 sponsors, speakers, and prominent local studios, ensuring financial stability.

    Formerly, Programming Director (2023-2024) and Mentorship Chair (2022-2023).

  • June 2018 - Present

    Advanced AHIP’s reputation in health care through a unified, design-driven brand strategy. Oversaw creative teams and vendors with $600K+ budgets, driving award-winning design and marketing recognized by GDUSA and AVA Digital.

    • Led the 2021 rebrand, website redesign, and enterprise-wide rollout that sustained brand consistency for over 3 years. 

    • Directed high-impact creative across print, digital, video, and podcast platforms for multimillion-dollar national campaigns. 

    • Produced Conversations in Care, a flagship video series featuring insightful discussions from leaders in the health care industry. 

    • Conceptualized, scripted, and directed a brand mission video, debuting at AHIP’s annual conference before 3,000 industry leaders. 

  • October 2016 - June 2018

    • Developed and implemented brand strategies for the company and dozens of its clients, including VA, VHA, and NIH. 

    • Advised corporate leadership on strategic creative solutions for business development proposals. 

    • Mentored design staff in brand strategy and execution. 

  • January - October 2016

    • Led creative direction of marketing materials from concept to completion across multiple media for corporate and government clients, including the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR®. 

    • Illustrated custom icons, infographics, and other artwork to elevate and modernize client brands in key markets. Counseled clients and staff on brand positioning for corporate acquisitions and proposals.

  • September 2011 - December 2015

    Oversaw the 3-person creative team, consultants, and vendors through the design and development of digital media and the brand refresh.

    • Executed the rebrand of the organization, strategically establishing EEI as an industry leader with a modernized approach and a focus on smart energy resources. This included the logo design, brand guidelines, website redesign, and meticulous integration of the brand throughout the two-level office redesign.

    • Produced industry initiative marketing video for web and social channels; engaged audiences of hundreds across the institute’s membership network.

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Expertise

EDUCATION

Yale School of Management
Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders, Executive Education Certificate

Stevenson University
B.S. Visual Communication Design

General Assembly
User Experience Design Certificate

TOOLS

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Content Management Systems

  • Digital Marketing Platforms

  • Figma

  • Google Workspace / Microsoft 365

  • Project Management Tools

  • AI Platforms / Agents

SKILLS

  • Brand Strategy & Governance

  • Creative/Art Direction 

  • Event Marketing & Branding 

  • Multi-channel Ad Campaigns 

  • Project & Team Management 

  • UI Design & UX Principles 

  • Video Production

Industries

  • Philanthropy

  • Nonprofit

  • Higher Education

  • Health Care

  • Criminal Justice

  • Infrastructure & Energy

  • Public Finance

  • Veteran Services

  • Craft Brewing