about megan
As someone who spent a decade as an Executive Director navigating the isolation, overwhelming workload, and constant pressure of nonprofit leadership—and who has watched too many mission-driven leaders burn out or doubt themselves despite their extraordinary talents—I'm on a mission now to ensure that leaders like you don't have to figure it all out alone.
I bring 20+ years of nonprofit leadership experience and certified coaching expertise to provide the strategic thought partnership, hands-on support, and professional coaching that transforms how you lead—so you can increase your impact, find more ease and flow in your work, and create the conditions for your organization and yourself to truly thrive.
No leader—and no organization's impact—should be limited by isolation.
Ready to unlock your next level? Ready to expand your organization's potential? Let's explore how we can work together.
my values
heart
creating a trusted and abundant space where anything is possible
integrity
strengthening foundations for organic evolution
voice
amplifying the inherent wisdom of mission-driven leaders
emergence
nurturing the conditions for lasting transformation
experience & credentials
Current and recent clients:
American Leadership Forum Insights
Canopy
City of Gilroy
Compass Point Mentorship
County of Santa Clara Office of Education
East Bay Regional Parks District
Green Foothills
HavenSafe
Hidden Villa
Land Trust of Santa Clara Valley
Las Positas College Foundation
Living Classroom
Menlo Spark
Muwekma Ohlone Preservation Foundation
North Santa Clara Resource Conservation District
Peninsula Conservation Management Council
Regional Parks Foundation
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action
Tri-Valley Conservancy
Wildfarmers
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Board Member | Muwekma Ohlone Preservation Foundation
2021 – 2023Executive Director | Green Foothills
2013 – 2023Program Director | Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter
2009 – 2013Community Director | GenerationEngage
2008 – 2009Director | Environmental Resource Center, San Jose State University
2007 – 2008 -
Positive Intelligence Coach Training (working toward certification)
2024Interim Executives Academy Certificate | Third Sector Company
2024Certified Co-Active Professional Coach
2023 – 2025Philosophy AA | West Valley College
2021 – PresentMember | DEI CEO Affinity Group, American Leadership Forum
2018 – 2023Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders | Stanford University (40 hours)
2022Investing in Future Leaders | Bridgespan Group
2021BA, Environmental Studies | Political Science Minor
San Jose State University
2004 – 2008 -
Chair | Rotary San Jose Environmental Sustainability Committee
2024 – PresentAppointee | Santa Clara County Sustainability Commission
2023 – PresentMember | Rotary Club of San Josen
2021 – PresentAppointee | San Jose General Plan Task Force
2020 – 2021Co-Chair | No on B/Yes on C Campaign
2017 – 2018 -
Tree planted in Coyote Valley | Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
2024United States flag flown over the US Capitol, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
2023Commendation, State Senator Josh Becker
2023Commendation | Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2023Collaborative Leader Award | Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez