Megan Swindro

Megan Swindro

Student Coach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director | Mindful Leader | Holistic Entrepreneur | Returned Peace Corps Volunteer | Social Worker | Connection Cultivator | Believer in Resilience | Wanderluster

  • Education

    • University of Maryland School of Social Work

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      Master of Social Work - MSW Social Work

      Concentrations: Clinical, Management and Community Organizing Specialization: Mental Health

    • Hood College

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Social Work

      Activities and Societies: Participant in the Bahrom International Program in Seoul, Korea and the Summer in Ireland Program in Limerick, Ireland Executor of a published community-based research project on homelessness Americorps Bonner Leader, Bonner Scholar and Seminar Coordinator Recipient of Dean’s List and Convocation Honors

  • Experience

    • InsideTrack

      Nov 2010 - Mar 2015
      Student Coach

      Delivered executive-style coaching to bolster academic, career and personal goal-setting and increased achievement of working adults and traditional-aged students pursuing college degreesRecognized for consistent production of high quality coaching meetings performance and building meaningful relationships with studentsSelected to pioneer the opening of a new office in Nashville, TN including the mentoring of new employeesFacilitated Revitalize, a weekly meditation session, to employees across the country Show less

    • Peace Corps

      Jan 2017 - Mar 2019
      Community Health Volunteer

      Promoted health and wellness through community presentations, classes and hands-on collaborative projects in three rural communities in South AfricaCreated programs that provided emotional and financial support to families and communities affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic

    • Roots Tribe Yoga

      Mar 2020 - Dec 2020
      Executive Director

      Overhauled daily operations including improvement of executive direction, upgrading program strategy, budget management of $100K, increasing compliance and fostering the operational efficiency of a nonprofit that administers social emotional learning to youthDesigned and implemented diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility strategies that resulted in accountability, awareness and comprehensive organizational restructuring and rebranding to ensure an inclusive environment Recruited a new Board of Directors and worked closely with them to inform, assess, and address issues that affect the organizationEnlisted, trained and managed a team of 21 volunteers that provided over 650 volunteer hours valued at $17K+ and pro-bono projects valued at $56K+ to bolster organizational capacity, maintained a strong culture and work climate to support volunteers and drive the organization’s mission Show less

    • InnerConnected

      Dec 2020 - Nov 2023
      Executive Director

      Developed strategic, collaborative partnerships to increase the visibility and credibility of a newly-rebranded nonprofit that delivers social emotional learning to youth through mindful movement, meditation and playSpearheaded curriculum revisions to incorporate trauma-informed, culturally responsive social emotional learning to improve program outcomes and impact

    • Jefferson Health

      Nov 2023 - now
      Assistant Director of Development

      Fundraise for key service lines in the Urology, Dermatology and Melanoma Departments within the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Manage a portfolio and foster relationships through qualification, cultivation, solicitation and closing of individual philanthropic giftsCollaborate and work closely with physician leadership to identify educational, research,and clinical priorities

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 200 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification

      Shambhava School Of Yoga
    • Nonprofit Management Certificate

      The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
      Feb 2021
    • Gender Responsive Certification

      Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
    • BodyTalk Practitioner

      BodyTalk Central
    • Level II Reiki Attuned

      Usui System of Reiki
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Advocate

      Issued by Heartly House, Inc.
      Heartly House, Inc.Associated with Megan Swindro
    • Organizer

      Issued by Women in Black
      Women in BlackAssociated with Megan Swindro
    • Tutor

      Issued by America Reads*America Counts
      America Reads*America CountsAssociated with Megan Swindro