Transforming Vision Into Reality: The Journey of Building a Grants Administration Function

Meghan has over 20 years of experience and has dedicated much of her career to supporting mission-driven organizations in the Washington, DC area. She is an empathetic and passionate leader, a strategic and creative thinker with a focus on collaboration, and takes pride in serving the not-for-profit community. Most recently, Meghan served as the Vice President & Controller for Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), with oversight of all accounting operations, including GAAP financial reporting and analytical activities, as well as tax, audit, and grant reporting. She recently oversaw the implementation of a new accounting system and chart of accounts redesign. Prior to joining PBS, Meghan was the Controller at both the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and at WETA. She began her career in public accounting gaining experience as an external auditor. Meghan earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from James Madison University.

Bruce is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Way Worldwide. He serves as the Assistant Treasurer and oversees the finance, planning, accounting, and fiscal operations at UWW. Bruce has a diverse background in public, private, and non-profit organizations. Before joining UWW in 2021, Bruce served as the CFO at Immaculata University and the University of Pennsylvania Dental School and Business Services Division. He began his career at PWC and subsequently had various financial and operational roles at Verizon, Exelon and Nobel Learning Communities. Bruce is a CPA licensed in Pennsylvania. He holds a Masters Degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Organizational Dynamics and a Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelors in Accounting & Finance from Drexel University. He serves on the board of two nonprofit organizations, Team Telomere which supports advocacy and research for those with biological telomere disorders and Bournely Special Camp.