Meg Wheeler Derrer Email & Phone Number

At Refugee Education Center, we support refugees in their journey to become fully participating members of the West Michigan community. We envision a thriving, multicultural West Michigan community where all have an opportunity to pursue a better future!We walk alongside refugees in the post-settlement phase of their journey —continuing services for however long it takes to provide the tools and remove the barriers to fully participate in the community.We are educators at the… Show more At Refugee Education Center, we support refugees in their journey to become fully participating members of the West Michigan community. We envision a thriving, multicultural West Michigan community where all have an opportunity to pursue a better future!We walk alongside refugees in the post-settlement phase of their journey —continuing services for however long it takes to provide the tools and remove the barriers to fully participate in the community.We are educators at the core, but we know that life is complex, and every story unique. That’s why we address the needs of not only the students we serve, but the whole family, focused around three core pillars of support: Education, Family Stability and Culture + Belonging.I am honored to be part of the Refugee Education Center family! Show less

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Greater Good Partners steps in to guide and offer clarity when organizations are in the midst of change. Change management consulting services include: • Interim executive director• Corporate Social Responsibity• Merger consulting (non-profit)• Generational transition advising• Board evaluation + training• Senior management coachingFacilitation services include:• Discernment + operationalization of corporate core values/CSR• Effective community… Show more Greater Good Partners steps in to guide and offer clarity when organizations are in the midst of change. Change management consulting services include: • Interim executive director• Corporate Social Responsibity• Merger consulting (non-profit)• Generational transition advising• Board evaluation + training• Senior management coachingFacilitation services include:• Discernment + operationalization of corporate core values/CSR• Effective community engagement for individuals or corporations• Corporate DEI initiatives Show less

I had the privilege of leading the Hope Network Foundation as we raised and distributed funds to support the state-wide services of Hope Network. While I was Executive Director, we completely transformed our approach to fundraising and more than doubled our revenue each year. Contributions funded strategic initiatives across all Hope's service lines, supporting adults and children who were dealing with barriers related to mental illness, autism, brain and spinal cord injuries, and reading… Show more I had the privilege of leading the Hope Network Foundation as we raised and distributed funds to support the state-wide services of Hope Network. While I was Executive Director, we completely transformed our approach to fundraising and more than doubled our revenue each year. Contributions funded strategic initiatives across all Hope's service lines, supporting adults and children who were dealing with barriers related to mental illness, autism, brain and spinal cord injuries, and reading. Also, work related barriers due to time spent in jail, physical or mental disabilities, or other related challenges. I loved matching donor-partners, who desired to make an impact in their community, with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the people we served at Hope Network. Together, we helped people overcome great odds in order to find hope. Show less

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

At Aquinas College, I led institutional branding, public relations, advertising, as well as relationships with associated vendors. I also directed college communication including executive communication for the President, the website, social media, internal communication and the Aquinas Magazine. I worked with the college creative director on graphic design services for brand consistency. I also supervised the Event and Conferencing Department.Two of my favorite things about my time at… Show more At Aquinas College, I led institutional branding, public relations, advertising, as well as relationships with associated vendors. I also directed college communication including executive communication for the President, the website, social media, internal communication and the Aquinas Magazine. I worked with the college creative director on graphic design services for brand consistency. I also supervised the Event and Conferencing Department.Two of my favorite things about my time at AQ were the opportunities to serve on the President's Cabinet and as a key member of the strategic planning leadership team. I especially enjoyed collaborating on the difficult job of balancing the college budget, as well as working with my colleagues to create a thoughtful, intentional strategic plan. Show less

When I started at Mary Free Bed, I was a team of one. I had the privilege of growing the department to six (seven including me), and was proud to lead a successful renaming and rebranding of the hospital. I managed advertising, social marketing, web site, sales and public relations programs. I also created marketing plans for each service line and collaborated with clinic teams on execution. I am incredibly passionate about the mission of Mary Free Bed and stay connected in my role as… Show more When I started at Mary Free Bed, I was a team of one. I had the privilege of growing the department to six (seven including me), and was proud to lead a successful renaming and rebranding of the hospital. I managed advertising, social marketing, web site, sales and public relations programs. I also created marketing plans for each service line and collaborated with clinic teams on execution. I am incredibly passionate about the mission of Mary Free Bed and stay connected in my role as member of the Mary Free Bed Guild of Grand Rapids. Show less