Meredith Beaton Pruitt

Meredith Beaton Pruitt is an accomplished communications and public affairs professional with extensive experience across various sectors, including higher education, health care, and government. Currently serving as the Chief Public Affairs Officer at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Pruitt previously held roles such as Associate Vice President for Communications and Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at UNC Health. Pruitt's career also includes significant positions at the University of North Carolina System, Davidson College, and Burson-Marsteller, where a focus on strategic communications, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement played a crucial role. Pruitt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English Literature from Saint Michael's College.