About

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I'm a Creative Director working across brand, graphic design, motion, photography, and web, with experience across B2B, tech, and product-driven teams. At DISQO, I've carried full VP-level brand responsibility—two complete rebrands, board and C-suite communications, and a confidential product launch executed largely solo—work that's contributed to 50%+ YoY revenue growth and $150K+ in cost savings.

My work sits at the intersection of craft and structure—partnering with marketing, product, and leadership to translate complex ideas into thoughtful, usable design. I still love to open a design file myself.

how i work

I approach creative direction as a problem-solving discipline. The goal is not just to make something look good, but to make it useful, consistent, and durable. In practice, that’s:

  • Clarifying the problem before designing the solution

  • Building systems rather than one-off expressions

  • Making intentional choices that balance creativity and consistency

  • Collaborating closely across functions to align on goals and constraints

Experience

My career has moved fluidly across disciplines and contexts, from hands-on design work to leading creative systems inside growing organizations. I've worked on brand identity, campaigns, content, and digital experiences across B2B, tech, and product-driven teams. Alongside full-time roles, I've done selective independent creative direction for 30+ B2B and B2C clients. As my scope has grown, so has my focus on:

  • Long-term brand stewardship

  • Designing for scale and adoption

  • Supporting teams with clear frameworks and tools

Megan operated as a true strategic partner by connecting brand, product, and go-to-market into a coherent story, and giving DISQO a distinctive, credible presence in a crowded category.

David Grabert,
Chief Marketing Officer, CGS

Megan pairs strong vision with real curiosity. She grounds creative in data, delivers against KPIs, and pushes the people around her toward smarter, more strategic outcomes.

Stacy Perrus,
VP Marketing & Communications

Megan's execution is consistently flawless. She played a key role in building cohesive, scalable brand systems across every touchpoint, both customer-facing and internal.

Jenna Papesh,
Head of Growth

speaking

Fast Company Innovation Festival
Speaking on LGBTQ+ advertising, brand integrity, and cultural relevance.

AdWeek Webinar: Sports Advertising & Measurement
Discussing audience insights, brand performance, and sports marketing.

Writing & Press

Brand Integrity and LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Why authentic inclusion builds long-term brand trust.

How Gen Z Measures LGBTQ+ Marketing
Insights into trust, representation, and engagement.

Pride and Prejudice: Brand Benefits of LGBTQIA+ Allyship Beyond June
Foster positive societal and sales impact with inclusive marketing efforts in an increasingly diverse market- and workplace

Diversity Marketing in 2025: What Brands Need to Know
Why inclusive marketing is a business strategy, not a statement