Megan Truman | Don't Forget Your Why | Episode 119

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Megan Truman (@meganvtruman)! Megan currently serves as the National Director of Marketing and Communications for All Stars Project, Inc. She uses your position to uplift the voices of communities of color, displaying how positive youth outcomes lead to strong, vibrant communities that benefit all of us.

We will be discussing her career path, her ideas of success and the tips & motivators she used along the way.

Guest bio:

Megan Truman has spent her life using her personal and career experiences serving her community, focusing on supporting communities of color, women, girls, and youth initiatives. She currently serves as the national Director of Marketing and Communications for All Stars Project, Inc. She uses your position to uplift the voices of communities of color, displaying how positive youth outcomes lead to strong, vibrant communities that benefit all of us. Megan believes the arts can play a crucial role in positive youth development and provide a pathway for students to access their deepest and most authentic selves while creating a positive outlet for expression and reflection. Before joining ASP, Megan fought for Education Equity for students at City Year, DC.

She has previous experience supporting global response initiatives in Guatemala, partnered with women in their support to overcoming domestic violence at Casa de Esperanza in Nicaragua, advocated for the rights of Dalits, Tribals, and women while serving at NGO Evidence in South India, and served as a Teacher Fellow for orphaned youth in remote overlooked villages and townships in South Africa.

Megan Truman proudly volunteers as an Ubuntu Mentor, SistaFriend (mentor), and served as a former Executive Board Member for Artis Transitions and the Mosesi Youth Foundation. She currently resides in the DMV with her husband.

Audio Engineer: b_cuz
Originally recorded March 22, 2022