As Board Chair Meg works closely with Root Change to support its work and lead the board to provide the organization with mission-based leadership and strategic governance. She is continuously inspired by Root Change’s ground-breaking approaches that place local and peer leadership at the center. Meg’s passion for local development started as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Republic of Kiribati. Since then, she has worked in international development and NGO capacity strengthening throughout Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Currently an independent consultant supporting leading international NGOs, she has previously worked for Pact, Catholic Relief Services, InterAction, and UNDP. Meg splits her time between international work and supporting sustainable living and regenerative agriculture as a member of Broomgrass farming community in eastern West Virginia.