Megan A. Speight, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Greater Philadelphia

• Manage Employee, Volunteer, and Chapter DE&I Programming• Lead and manage direct reports and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and organizational compliance around Culture and DE&I • Develop and manage strategic partnerships focused on DE&I to drive business objectives and support organizational goals• Develop movement-building internal DE&I communication and provide strategic counsel for external communications and content including thought leadership and initiatives aligned with the organization's mission and brand• Launched 4 Employee Resource Groups and 2 Global Volunteer Groups• Recipient of the 2023 Women of Project Management Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion Award• 2023 United Nations Global Compact Innovation Accelerator program Cohort Member• 2024 Keynote Speaker at PMI New Zealand Project Management Conference “Leading Beyond Boundaries: The Inclusive Path to Project Success “

Greater Philadelphia

• Worked in the rotational role as the Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion managing a team of 11 and worked to manage, implement, and advance DE&I strategies, while representing PMI externally.• Speaker at UN Global Compact’s TARGET GENDER EQUALITY LIVE “Building Stronger Workplaces through Gender Allyship” Panel• Develop and implement DE&I focused internal and external communications plans.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Developed first ever DE&I program and provide all internal and external communication • Manage global Awards program with 6 awards and team of over 30 volunteers to assist with application selection and program insight • Maintain Executive Communications Program to amplify organization spokespeople • Amplify organization products, brand and messaging to internal and external audiences through communication and public relations strategy development and execution while partnering with agency as appropriate

• Develop, manage and execute public relations and communications strategies and act as the point of contact for all media. Successfully obtain over 150 media placements annually independent of a distribution service.• Develop copy for email campaigns, newsletters, website and manage blog editorial calendar • Produce content for and manage all social media platforms • Develop talking points for Chief Executive Office and provide event communications including writing scripts and producing presentations

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Write and distribute press releases and media alerts. Engage with media to place quotes from staff, event write-ups and notable achievements in publications. Increased annual media placements by over 450% without a distribution service.• Design and create print materials and manage all social media platforms.• Assist with communication needs for event implementation including script and speech writing and manage volunteers.• Update website monthly and manage organization blog including writing and editing content and securing guest writers.• Produce quarterly internal analytical reports and strategize and execute internal organizational communications.• Integral member of PA Safe Sleep Campaign having written and produced a radio PSA, wrote the script for and commissioned a 3 minute animated video and personally purchased over $150,000 in SEPTA ads. This campaign won Honorable Mention at the University of Pennsylvania Health System 2018 Quality and Patient Safety Awards.

Wyndmoor, Pa

Liaison between The Institutes and interested parents looking to take the "How To Multiply Your Baby’s Intelligence" Course at the International Headquarters. Update and maintain electronic database and correspond with parents when they have questions about the organization, the at-home teaching program or our course. I am also responsible for managing the course during the week that it is in-session to make sure it runs smoothly and to be a resource for participants if they have questions. Spearhead all marketing and public relations initiatives specifically for the course. I work with the Social Media Manager to promote the course through social media campaigns as well as design and implement email blasts to reach potential attendees. Write and edit weekly newsletters and promote special events such as the annual Evan Thomas Institutes Shakespeare Performance and Swimathon.Special Projects: Revamping of the organization website and development initiatives.

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania

As the Department social media liaison I design and submit weekly pictures to post to the store’s social media account for the Encore and Petite Department.As a sales associate I assist customers in the Encore/Petites department with finding specific merchandise, creating wardrobes and help organize displays to create an appealing shopping environment on the floor. Additionally I develop and maintain relationships with customers to provide a unique, personalized shopping experience. While on the team I successfully planned and implemented Project Mobile, an initiative to teach my sales associates to be at an intermediate or advanced level mobile point of service user.

At Vanguad I assist clients with information for employer sponsored defined contribution and retirement plans while responding to concerns pertaining to federal and state legal, regulatory, and tax-related issues.Additionally I initiate transactions for investors including loans, withdrawals, contributions, and rollovers as well as assist with asset retention and growth by collaborating with the Business Development Group.

Fairfax, Va

Worked as a front desk assistant under the Office Manager of the Transition Resource Center. Performed duties such as answering the front desk phone, greeting visitors, distributing mail, checking front desk voicemail, and the timely completion of a special project(s) as assigned.

Fairfax, Va

Fairfax, Va

Took courses to obtain a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and also to obtain minors in Business and Tourism and Events Management. Participated in Student Involvement Organizations and extracurricular activities including Akoma Circle, University Chapter of NAACP,LeaderShape Institute, University Rotoract Club,Black Heritage Month Closing Ceremonies Committee and Colleges Against Cancer.

Philadelphia, Pa

Conducted research for events, media outlets and other various topics for the exhibits “From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen”, “On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting”, “American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition” and for the world renowned Liberty Medal Ceremony 2012. While shadowing the Public Relations Manager, assisted with coordinating, managing and executing various Press Events at The Center including a Naturalization Ceremony, The Philadelphia 76ers Welcome Press Conference for Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson and multiple television and photography shoots as well as drafted multiple Press Releases and Media Alerts. Successfully interfaced with Greater Philadelphia Media including CBS3, The Philadelphia Inquirer and many others.

Philadelphia, Pa

Researched, planned and implemented one successful event for the “Mummies of the World” exhibit, as well as performed duties such as collecting and filing clips, set up press conferences and press related events, supervised television and photography shoots as well as various other clerical and off the cuff duties.

Master’S Degree, Commuunication

B.A. In Communication, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Akoma Circle, Mentor and Mentee; University Chapter of NAACP, Public Relations Liaison; Transition Resource.

Education record