Megan Close

Megan Close is an experienced professional in the field of mental health and advocacy, currently serving as the Mental Health Program Director at Dungarvin since November 2021. Previously, Megan held the position of Community Program Supervisor at Alexandra House from June 2015 to December 2021 and worked as a Direct Services Coordinator at both the University of Minnesota and the Sexual Violence Center, where responsibilities included managing direct services, training staff, and coordinating state-mandated training on critical topics. Earlier experience includes serving as a Volunteer Advocate at the Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center, engaging in extensive training related to sexual assault and advocacy. Megan holds a Master's degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on Human Rights and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor's degree in Social Science from St. Cloud State University.