Passionate sustainability leader with 15+ years of experience leading strategic initiatives in nonprofits & a fast-paced startup. Specializing in building scalable processes, developing high-performing teams, and crafting innovative solutions to complex problems. In my previous role, I reduced operational costs by 25% and increased programmatic impact by 400,000% through data-driven insights and strategic collaboration. Excited to connect with fellow leaders and explore opportunities that enable transformation and growth.Skills and Interests: Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG), Social Impact, Sustainability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Change Management, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, Project Management, Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Grant Administration.
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Executive DirectorBarron Creek FarmSan Diego, Ca, Us -
FounderMoonpads Feb 2022 - PresentFounded MoonPads, a B-Corp that sells organic cotton, compostable menstrual products on a buy-1, give-1 basis to help eradicate period poverty. Expanded market reach through strategic partnerships, and optimized operations using data-driven insights. -
Founder/ DirectorThe Pureland Project Jan 2006 - PresentFounded The Pureland Project, a 501C3 that supports Indigenous communities sustaining their cultural and environmental assets. Drove sustainable funding strategies, including a successful ecotourism venture, ensuring long-term financial stability for the organization.
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Founder/DirectorAhimsa House Philly Sep 2012 - PresentFounded Ahimsa House and Community Garden, center for nonviolence in West Philadelphia. The experimental space runs on the gift economy sharing yoga, arts, healing, meditation, music, cooking and providing weekly meals for those who face hunger and food insecurity.
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Chief Of PartyThe Bridge Fund Sep 2014 - Oct 2024Washington, Dc, UsChief of Party and Program Director, designing, implementing and evaluating hundreds of impactful projects. -
DirectorUniversity Of Pennsylvania Apr 2011 - Aug 2014Philadelphia, Pa, UsBegan a Community School, forging a partnership between a West Philadelphia Public School & The University of Pennsylvania, utilizing the Freedom School Curriculum through a multi-million dollar USDA grant. Fostered team synergy among 12 staff and 100+interns, creating culturally enriching programs that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes. -
EducatorUniversity Of Pennsylvania Aug 2008 - Sep 2011Philadelphia, Pa, UsPioneered nutrition education programs for K-8 schools, enhancing dietary habits and physical activity for over 100,000 underserved students and implemented a summer job program for a high school students in a school garden.Worked with the press and national television to gain awareness around issues of Urban Nutrition. -
ResearcherUnicef May 2010 - Jul 2010New York, New York, UsSpearheaded creation of an equitable TATA/UNICEF CSR program, aligning corporate objectives with community needs while pioneering novel approaches to program evaluation. -
Project ManagerTibet Aid, Nangchen Jan 2006 - Aug 2008Translated the needs of underprivileged Tibetan Nomadic communities into proposals for NGOs while living together in their communities.* Designed and directed building projects for sustainable community development.* Facilitated meetings between Chinese government officials and Tibetan villagers.* Successfully established healthy school lunch programs for nomadic youth.* Supervised and coached over 60 workers & teachers.
Meg Ferrigno Education Details
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University Of PennsylvaniaInternational Educational Development -
Prescott CollegeSustainability Education -
Hampshire CollegeAnthropology -
Kathmandu University'S Centre For Buddhist Studies At Rangjung Yeshe InstitutePhilosophy -
School For International TrainingTibetan Studies
Frequently Asked Questions about Meg Ferrigno
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Meg Ferrigno works for Barron Creek Farm
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Meg Ferrigno's current role is Executive Director.
What schools did Meg Ferrigno attend?
Meg Ferrigno attended University Of Pennsylvania, Prescott College, Hampshire College, Kathmandu University's Centre For Buddhist Studies At Rangjung Yeshe Institute, School For International Training.
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