Lori Meyer
Lori Meyer, M.P.S.
Director

Lori Meyer has 20 years of progressive experience working at the nexus of research, policy, and practice to identify solutions for improving educational outcomes and bolstering career readiness for children, youth, and adults. She specializes in designing and delivering technical assistance, leading and managing cross-cutting projects and teams, and conducting research to identify best practices. Throughout her career, she has served as a trusted advisor to nonprofit executives, policymakers, state and local agency staff, business and industry leaders, and heads of philanthropy, helping expand their knowledge and understanding of the education landscape, identify partnerships, and build coalitions. Ms. Meyer has also written and presented extensively on a range of topics spanning from cradle to career, including award-winning reports.

Prior to joining MSG, Ms. Meyer was a consultant, launching strategic initiatives, bolstering issue-oriented portfolios in education and workforce development, and facilitating learning networks. In addition to her consulting experience, Ms. Meyer has held senior positions with education-focused policy, research and communications organizations. She currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for XaLights, a youth services nonprofit.

Education

The University of Maryland Baltimore County
M.P.S., Education Policy
The University of Akron
B.S., Political Science/Public Policy Management