Meg L. Deronghe

About Meg L. Deronghe

I am a passionate and savvy strategist experienced in policy, advocacy and corporate social responsibility. I have a successful track record of working across issues from women’s health and reproductive rights to infectious diseases, all with a lens of gender equity, feminist solidarity principles and human rights. I have significant grant making and portfolio management experience as well as strategy design and execution in philanthropic, corporate and implementing organizations. I am skilled in policy change, strategic communications, community and stakeholder engagement, coalition building, business and organizational development. I have been recognized for being an effective manager and team leader focused on connection, compassion and collaboration. I hold degrees in Anthropology and International Studies from Kenyon College and Doctor of Law (J.D.) focused in International Human Rights Law from the University of Michigan Law School.

Experience

1. Senior Advisor

   Gates Foundation

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• University of Michigan Law School

  Doctor of Law (J.D.), International Human Rights Law and Legal Studies

  1995 — 1997

• Kenyon College

  BA, International Studies

  1986 — 1990