Saigon-born, American made. Megan is a seasoned storyteller with a penchant and enthusiasm for sniffing out and curating powerful content.

With 15 years of bi-coastal, corporate communications expertise, Megan's talent spans the gamut of traditional public relations and strategic communications to digital content like audio and visual storytelling.

Simply put, Megan has a knack for shaping content—across various mediums—in compelling and memorable ways that attract and engage core audiences.

Megan launched her craft at a top-rated Washington, D.C. area public relations agency, where she contributed to blue-chip accounts like Texaco, The Washington Post and AT&T.

Subsequently, Megan was transferred to Silicon Valley by global powerhouse, Weber Shandwick where she managed emerging high-tech accounts and participated in preparing several companies for initial public offerings (IPOs).

Megan's last executive role was Head of Corporate Communications for an internationally recognized electronic enclosure manufacturer, with revenues totaling over $400 million.

Today, Megan resides in the Washington, D.C. area along with her husband and children.

FINISH THIS SENTENCE. MEGAN IS . . .

Deep down a maverick with an optimistic heart, driven by an eternally curious intellect. 

HOW DO YOU SELF-IDENTIFY AND WHY? 

After 11 years on the West Coast, I view myself as Northern Californian because I deeply identify with the unpretentiousness of that area both in terms of breadth of knowledge and diversity of thought.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR CREATIVITY?

As a visually-driven person, I'm a collector of words and images. In each corner of my office will undoubtedly be hidden, crumpled lists of jotted words along with random images that are dogeared.

WHAT PAST JOBS DID YOU HAVE THAT INFORMS WHO YOU ARE NOW?

I’ll never forget when I was given my first paycheck at age 15—it was delivered by the hands of the “big boss” who, as it turns out, was a woman. It was then that I realized women can wield power in business.

GROWING UP, WHAT CHALLENGES DID YOU OVERCOME THAT SHAPED YOUR MINDSET?

Witnessing my mother overcome hurdles as an immigrant and female working in a male-dominated industry—software programming—helped me understand the true meaning of perseverance.

IF YOU COULD GET ON A PLANE TOMORROW, WHERE WOULD YOU GO AND WHY?

Vietnam without question. It is a country that has had to reinvent itself—especially in the South. I’d like to walk the streets and absorb first-hand the grace and resiliency of its people.

AS A STORYTELLER, WHAT IS YOUR DEFAULT CREDO AND WHY.

Listening to understand first has always been my go-to strategy. As I have come to learn, most people will tell you exactly what they are thinking if you just allow them.

DESCRIBE YOUR MOST RECENT FAILURE AND WHAT LESSON WAS LEARNED?

I have so many failures, how do I choose? I strive to fail at least once a day so I can learn and move on.

WHAT BOOK/ARTICLE DID YOU JUST FINISH READING?

On my nightstand is, “The Sympathizer," by Viet Thanh Nguyen and “Crazy Rich Asians," by Kevin Kwan.

VARIOUS ROLES AND TITLES

Director, Corporate Communications

Communications Strategist & Fellow

Co-Chair, Communications

Senior Account Executive

TRACK RECORD

15 years Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Media Outreach

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Digital Storytelling | Public Relations | Strategic Communications | Media Training | Journalism-Driven Content | Audio and Visual Storytelling | Voice Narration | AP Style Writing and Editing

SELECT COMPANIES & CLIENTS

AT&T

American University

Boston Properties

Center for Media & Social Impact

Commerce One

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

Reston Town Center

Sprint

Texaco

Trend Micro

The Washington Post

Weber Shandwick Worldwide

EDUCATION

M.A. Journalism and Digital Storytelling, American University

B.A. Comm./Public Relations, George Mason University

Master Voice Training, Edge Studios in Manhattan, N.Y. under Voice Coach, David Goldberg

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Asian American Journalists Association

The American Communication Association

Online News Association

ACHIEVEMENTS

2017 Fellow, Asian American Journalists Association Entrepreneurship Program, “Catalyst: Elevating Media Founders of Color"

2017 Fellow, Center for Media & Social Impact

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