Megan Middleton

Megan is the Director of Government Affairs, leading the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s legislative strategy to advance state and federal policies that reduce food insecurity. She is responsible for activating the grassroots volunteers, partner agencies, and board members on various policy activities. Megan previously served as the Intergovernmental Affairs Manager for the City of Atlanta, answering to three mayors during her 13-year tenure. There she focused on state and federal policies that affected the City and learned about many issues from local infrastructure, taxes, public safety, community services, and aviation to name a few. Her involvement with issues impacting the City developed her interest in working to make her community better. Megan also worked at a law firm representing corporate clients at the Gold Dome while attending law school in the evenings. She received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and her J.D. from Georgia State University College of Law.