As a member of the Impact Communications Team, they work on a variety of programs including the World Freshwater Initiative, Okavango Wilderness Project, Photo Camp, and more. Main tasks include drafting media materials (press releases, media advisories, reporter outreach, media monitoring, translating Spanish/English materials, and more.) 

Notable work samples include:

• Press release: National Geographic Photo Camp Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

• Press release: National Geographic Society and Utrecht University Launch World Water Map

• Media advisory: National Geographic Society Announces U.S. Premiere for “Nkashi: Race for the Okavango” on March 20  

By 2022, Meg had grown from a Communications Intern to an Assistant Press Secretary at the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in the United States. This was a demanding and fast-paced role that involved writing press releases, staffing media interviews, writing blogs, and more.

Notable work samples include:

• Press release: Human Rights Campaign and WarnerMedia Release “Let Us Play” Video: The Story of Transgender Youth who Just Want to Play Sports 

• Spanish Press release: La Fundación Human Rights Campaign reconoce a 57 empresas chilenas dedicadas a la inclusión laboral LGBTQ+   

In a volunteer role, Meg drafted social media materials, volunteer/fundraising communications, and coordinated with teams based in Boston, Ghana, and across Africa, and more. At the time of this role, it was called The Okoa Project and is now under the name Moving Health.

In a volunteer role, Meg works anonymously with texters in crisis to take them from a terrifying moment into a safe one. Since 2019, Meg has worked with 700+ individuals in 275+ volunteer hours. Meg is a passionate mental health advocate and does this work to help people when they need it most. 

As an international dean's list student, Meg graduated with an Advanced Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies with a Minor in Spanish Language Studies. During university, Meg's elective coursework focused on international relations, public policy, and media studies. While studying full-time, Meg worked as a Resident Advisor, participated in a Swedish exchange program, and volunteered 10+ hours per week with Crisis Text Line. 

As an exchange student, Meg was immersed in Swedish culture with coursework focused on the Swedish language, Nordic culture, and international relations. While the in-person experience was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program lasted approximately six months.