Megan Kearney, MPH

Megan Kearney, MPH has a diverse range of work experience. Megan is currently working as an Associate Project Manager at Avania. Prior to this, they worked at OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEMS as an Associate Program Manager, where they led various projects and facilitated meetings across different disciplines. Megan also served as an instructor for Lean Six Sigma training programs. Before that, Megan worked as an Infection Preventionist at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center, where they provided leadership and support in infection surveillance and prevention. Megan also has experience in research and program management, having worked as an Associate Program Officer at The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, where they managed research projects and led discussions among stakeholders. Megan also worked as a Graduate Assistant at Virginia Tech Center for Public Health Practice and Research, where they conducted community surveys and analyzed data to create a comprehensive Community Health Assessment. Additionally, Megan has experience in emergency preparedness, having served as a Practicum Graduate Assistant at the Southwest Border Food Protection and Emergency Preparedness Center, where they designed and directed a table-top exercise for response agencies. Megan started their career as a Conflicts Analyst at Hogan Lovells, where they analyzed potential risks and obstacles to the firm's work. Megan also has research experience, having worked as an Entomology Research Intern at the Smithsonian Institution and as an Education Intern at the Science Museum of Virginia. Overall, Megan has a strong background in project management, research, and public health.

Megan Kearney, MPH, holds a Master's Degree in Public Health from Virginia Tech, which they obtained from 2016 to 2018. Prior to their postgraduate studies, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science at the University of Virginia from 2009 to 2013.

In addition to their formal education, Megan Kearney has also acquired additional certifications. In April 2023, they obtained the certification in Accelerated Implementation Methodology from Implementation Management Associates (IMA). Megan also holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification from Ochsner Health, which they obtained in September 2022.