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Text on a blue background reading, 'Where People Thrive & Missions Come to Life,' with 'Thrive' circled in yellow.

About Me

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I am a strategic alignment consultant and career coach who specializes in helping mission‑driven organizations—and the people who power them—reach their fullest potential.

With a career marked by award‑winning leadership in camps, parks and recreation, and community engagement, I support agencies through aligning their values, programs, and workforce practices to create stronger, more intentional impact.

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Key Services

Serving Organizations in Park & Recreation | Camp | Youth Development | Other Nonprofits

Career Coaching

I help young professionals identify a career pathway that connects their passions and values with a meaningful career.

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Organizational Alignment

I help organizations fulfill their mission through better aligned staffing structures, processes, and systems. Alignment services can occur alongside strategic planning, during leadership changes, or organizational shifts.

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Public Speaking

I bring relevant and timely topics to life such as board governance, career advancement, workplace alignment, and youth development practices.

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Specialized Training

I create engaging learning experiences for staff to enhance their skills and to connect their actions with the organization’s values, mission, and goals.

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Accolades

Two women at an award ceremony, one holding a plaque that reads 'Honor Award' for Megan Owens, an Associate Professor at Western Illinois University, Department of Recreation, Park, Tourism & Hospitality.

Megan has been honored to receive several awards across her career that reflect a deep commitment to both organizational excellence, professional growth, and community service.

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