Meghan Cano MPA, MBA, HCCP

Meghan Cano MPA, MBA, HCCP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Problem Solver - Entrepreneur - Public Servant

  • Education

    • Churchill

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    • St. Mary's University

      2012 - 2013
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Business Administration and Management, General

      Texas Business Hall of Fame Scholar - Class of 2013

    • The University of Texas at San Antonio

      2008 - 2010
      Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Public Administration
    • University of the Incarnate Word

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor's degree Political Science and Government
  • Experience

    • St. Anthony Catholic Elementary

      Jun 2006 - Aug 2007
      5th Grade Teacher
    • City of San Antonio

      Feb 2008 - Aug 2008
      Policy Aide
    • Haven for Hope

      Aug 2008 - May 2010
      Director of Strategic Initiatives/External Relations

      Responsible primarily for our government relations and government grant opportunities.

    • White House, EOP, DPC

      May 2010 - Aug 2010
      Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation

      Staffed Senior Policy Aide overseeing diaster relief and emergency prepardness for the BP Oil Spill Relief Effort through the Corporation for National and Community Service and AmeriCorps.

    • Haven for Hope

      Aug 2010 - Mar 2013

      Responsible as the single point of contact for all outside entities with whom Haven for Hope maintains service/ funding contracts. Responsible for providing data snapshots to the entire company for the purpose of outcomes evaluation and quailty improvement. Responsible for process mapping all internal inter-departmental procedures for the current fiscal year. Responsible for executing internal and external communication strategies. Provide support and strategic planning for all government relations and future initiatives. Act as the single point of contact to the external community to manage and report on all contracts for the company.

      • AVP of Contract Management and Quality Assurance

        Sept 2012 - Mar 2013
      • AVP of Development and Communications

        Aug 2010 - Sept 2012
    • Texas Business Hall of Fame

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      Scholar
    • M.Garza & Associates, Inc.

      Mar 2013 - Jun 2022
      President / Owner

      Independent consulting firm providing services to those who are changing the world. Our firm provides organizations, for-profit and non-profit, with services in strategic planning/management, fundraising, government relations, marketing, data analysis, financial modeling, and for those in the start-up community, a full array of services to support you through incorporation to operation.

    • CHR Partners, Inc.

      Sept 2013 - now
      Chief Executive Officer

      CHR Partners is a non-profit organization serving individuals, families and veterans with the necessary supportive services to maintain self-sufficiency and enhance personal sustainability. For the past 20 years, CHR has provided services in over 10 locations in the State of Texas and the State of Ohio. Today we are excited to continue that tradition and quality of service as we seek new partnerships and opportunities for continued growth. Better Services Create A Brighter Future!

    • The University of Texas at San Antonio

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2019
      Adjunct Professor
    • Trinity University

      Aug 2015 - now
      Adjunct Professor
    • Choose San Antonio

      Mar 2016 - Apr 2017
      Executive Director
    • Rise Civic Consulting

      May 2019 - now
      Co-Founder, Partner
    • BexarAid, LLC.

      Apr 2020 - now
      Co-Founder, Partner
    • Housing Base

      Jun 2022 - now
      Co-Founder, COO
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six Sigma

      Jul 2013
    • Certification in Nonprofit Management

      The University of Texas at Austin
    • Who Owns The Ice House Facilitator

      The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative
      May 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Meghan Cano MPA, MBA, HCCP
      San Antonio Business Journal's 40 Under 40 2019 Women of the Year San Antonio Business Journal Feb 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Of Directors

      Issued by South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless on Feb 2018
      South Alamo Regional Alliance for the HomelessAssociated with Meghan Cano MPA, MBA, HCCP
    • Commissioner

      Issued by Office of Urban Redevelopment - San Antonio on Jun 2018
      Office of Urban Redevelopment - San AntonioAssociated with Meghan Cano MPA, MBA, HCCP
    • Board Member

      Issued by San Antonio Affordable Housing, Inc. on Jun 2018
      San Antonio Affordable Housing, Inc.Associated with Meghan Cano MPA, MBA, HCCP
    • Board Member

      Issued by San Antonio Entrepreneur Center on Feb 2016
      San Antonio Entrepreneur CenterAssociated with Meghan Cano MPA, MBA, HCCP
    • Class 41

      Issued by Leadership San Antonio on Jan 2016
      Leadership San AntonioAssociated with Meghan Cano MPA, MBA, HCCP