- University of Washington
BIO
Megan grew up in Southern Vermont, where her interest in the environment and food systems was sparked by a semester-long environmental learning program offered by her high school. She earned a BA in Economics and BS in Environmental Science from the University of Washington, Seattle. While in school she interned at an organic community farm in Southern Vermont, and as a research assistant discovered a passion for international development. Her senior thesis focused on sustainable food purchasing policy for institutions, and she enjoyed being active in food advocacy and food justice groups on campus. In Washington, she also solidified her love of outdoor sports and spent time hiking, kayaking, climbing, and (most importantly) skiing. Megan has pursued a career in international development, and has been working at Tetra Tech in Burlington, VT since 2018. In the Agriculture and Economic Growth Sector, she works on a variety of international-donor funded projects that aim to improve livelihoods, adapt to climate change, and increase the sustainable production of safe and nutritious food around the world. She is most interested in climate-smart agriculture, permaculture systems, and sustainable market systems. Megan currently enjoys maintaining her community garden plot, hiking, running, skiing and kayaking around Vermont, and her latest interest in sheep and wool fiber production. She is excited to learn and grow as a student in the Food Systems MS program, and use her skills to benefit her local and international communities.
Bio
Megan grew up in Southern Vermont, where her interest in the environment and food systems was sparked by a semester-long environmental learning program offered by her high school. She earned a BA in Economics and BS in Environmental Science from the University of Washington, Seattle. While in school she interned at an organic community farm in Southern Vermont, and as a research assistant discovered a passion for international development. Her senior thesis focused on sustainable food purchasing policy for institutions, and she enjoyed being active in food advocacy and food justice groups on campus. In Washington, she also solidified her love of outdoor sports and spent time hiking, kayaking, climbing, and (most importantly) skiing. Megan has pursued a career in international development, and has been working at Tetra Tech in Burlington, VT since 2018. In the Agriculture and Economic Growth Sector, she works on a variety of international-donor funded projects that aim to improve livelihoods, adapt to climate change, and increase the sustainable production of safe and nutritious food around the world. She is most interested in climate-smart agriculture, permaculture systems, and sustainable market systems. Megan currently enjoys maintaining her community garden plot, hiking, running, skiing and kayaking around Vermont, and her latest interest in sheep and wool fiber production. She is excited to learn and grow as a student in the Food Systems MS program, and use her skills to benefit her local and international communities.