Meredith McGee

About Meredith McGee

I am a Yale MPH student with a strong commitment to improving health outcomes and addressing the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities. I believe in the power of advocacy, education, and evidence-based research to bring about positive transformations in healthcare. Through my dual degree in Biology and History at Lafayette, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of public health issues and the factors that influence individual and community well-being. My four years at Lafayette were marked by hard work, advocacy, and attempts to address health inequalities on Lafayette\'s campus. As an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, I am deeply passionate about fostering inclusivity and equality within the world, especially in healthcare systems. I strive to create safe spaces and promote culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ individuals. Through my work, I aim to raise awareness, eliminate disparities, and improve access to quality healthcare services for the LGBTQ+ community. At Lafayette, I founded two LGBTQ+ organizations, which promoted inclusion and acceptance on Lafayette\'s campus. Through this work I brought the AIDS Memorial Quilt to campus, and founded the first-ever gender-inclusive house, Lavender Lane. With these efforts, I was able to create fundamental change on Lafayette\'s campus, which will have an impact for many years to come. In addition, I am currently working as a grant writer at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. Through this, I stay connected to the Lehigh Valley and continue to adress LGBTQ+ advocacy for the community that I love. If you share a passion for public health, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and health equity, I would love to connect with you. Let\'s collaborate, inspire, and make a meaningful impact together. Feel free to reach out to me via LinkedIn! Let\'s create a healthier, more inclusive world that we all are happy to live in.

Experience

1. Grants and Funding Specialist

   Bradbury-Sullivan Lgbt Community Center

   Feb 2024 — Present · Allentown, PA, US

   As the Grants and Funding Specialist at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, I play a pivotal role in securing and managing the financial resources that empower our mission to support the LGBTQ+ community in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. My responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks aimed at enhancing our center\'s ability to provide essential services and programs.I oversee the financial facets of our funding at the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, with a focus on crafting effective proposals and ensuring transparent reporting. A key aspect of my role involves adapting to the shifting needs of our community, which necessitates ongoing learning and strategic planning. My responsibilities are broad, encompassing the identification and procurement of funding through meticulous grant writing and management, as well as maintaining open and effective communication with our funders. Situated at the crossroads of finance and advocacy, I utilize our resources to further our mission, playing a critical role in the sustainability and growth of our programs to generate a positive impact on the community we serve.

Education

• Lafayette College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, HISTORY, 3.67

  2019 — 2023

• Yale School of Public Health

  Master of Public Health - MPH, Social and Behavioral Sciences

  2023 — 2025

• Lafayette College

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, 3.67

  2019 — 2023