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Megan McCormick

Summary

Detail-oriented professional dedicated to supporting emotional welfare and growth. Experienced in providing compassionate care with precision. Seeking to contribute to the support of families during the honoring of their loved ones.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder Hurley House Retreat Center

02.2023 - Current

Responsible for holding the vision of building a community healing center.

  • Navigating the challenges of restoring a historic house.
  • Organizing community build weekends.
  • Spearheading fundraising initiatives.

Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteer

Zen Center NY
08.2023 - 06.2024

Provided compassionate support to individuals at the end of life.

  • Included volunteer service at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY, in hospice and palliative care.
  • Served as a death doula for several people with terminal diagnoses and their families through their transition.

Television Host and Producer

PBS and Discovery Channels
New York, NY
03.1998 - 07.2016

On-camera talent, as well as a producer, for the international travel program 'Globe Trekker' and the independently produced 'Sea Nation'.

  • Responsibilities include fundraising, marketing, creative content, logistics, producing, and hosting for over 60 programs broadcast around the world.
  • Regular public speaking and press tours worldwide.
  • Interviewed hundreds of people in sports, politics, religious and political prisoners presenting the truth and power of their everyday lives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Boston University
Boston, MA
06-1994

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Fundraising
  • Composure Under Pressure
  • Cultural Sensitivity & Compassion
  • Public Speaking

Affiliations

  • Secretary of the Board for "Below the Belt" a non-profit dedicated to women's health, and specifically endometriosis, as a social justice issue.
  • Board Member for "The Nest Project" a unique trauma healing project by artist Debbie Baxter.
  • Owner of "Hurley House" an historic boarding house in the Catskills being developed as center for inner city families to experience nature together and for people from the broader community to work together in service to creating greater interdependence.

Timeline

Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteer

Zen Center NY
08.2023 - 06.2024

Founder Hurley House Retreat Center

02.2023 - Current

Television Host and Producer

PBS and Discovery Channels
03.1998 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Boston University
Megan McCormick