Megan Esslinger Choate

Megan Esslinger Choate, MSM, currently serves as Senior Manager of Content Strategy at Children's Mercy Kansas City, a position held since July 2022. Prior to this role, Megan held various leadership positions including Director of Marketing and Communications at Aware Recovery Care and New Directions Behavioral Health, and Senior Solution Marketer at Netsmart. With a strong focus on improving mental health advocacy, Megan has effectively managed multidisciplinary teams to enhance brand awareness and customer engagement through strategic marketing and communication initiatives. Megan’s career includes significant contributions at Children's Hospital Association and Child Health Corporation of America, where responsibilities encompassed performance improvement, forum management, and comprehensive communication strategies. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism, Communications, and Psychology from The University of Kansas and a Master's of Science in Management from Baker University.