Meghan McDonald
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Results-oriented program coordinator with experience in community engagement. Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders to implement student retention strategies and establish peer mentoring initiatives. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and adaptability, effectively managing projects and mastering new skills independently.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
AmeriCorps Student Success Coach and Mentor
City Year Denver
Denver, Colorado
07.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized success plans tailored to student needs and goals.
- Guided students to overcome academic challenges and achieve personal development goals.
- Facilitated workshops on study skills and time management, improving student preparedness and confidence.
- Facilitated peer mentoring initiatives to enhance collaboration and support among students.
- Partnered with teachers to implement strategies that increased student engagement and retention.
- Advocated for students' voices in school decision-making processes.
Part-time Guest Services Associate
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Denver, CO
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assists guests in checking-in and checking-out of stays
- Planned and organized activities for guests’ holidays, birthdays, and celebrations to create memorable experiences
- Built relationships with families to cultivate a supportive community atmosphere
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests in a multicultural setting
- Collaborated with RMHC team on statewide initiatives in Colorado to enhance community engagement
George Washington Carver Intern Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
World Food Prize Foundation
Des Moines, IA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated event planning to uphold Hall of Laureates' historical legacy and wrote grants to support mission of ending food insecurity and promoting global sustainability
- Engaged with Ambassador Quinn to understand nonprofit management practices
- Assisted Former Governor of Iowa and Former Ambassador to China, Ambassador Terry Branstad, and his Executive Assistant, Sherill Whisenand
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy With An Emphasis in Law And Policy
The University of Denver
Denver, Colorado08-2025
Study Abroad Certificate -
Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici (LdM)
Florence, Italy12-2023
Skills
- Project management
- Event planning
- Grant writing
- Community engagement
Timeline
AmeriCorps Student Success Coach and Mentor
City Year Denver
07.2025 - Current
Part-time Guest Services Associate
Ronald McDonald House Charities
09.2024 - 05.2025
George Washington Carver Intern Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
World Food Prize Foundation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy With An Emphasis in Law And Policy
The University of Denver
Study Abroad Certificate -
Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici (LdM)