Meghan Finn is a marketing and communications strategist and nonprofit executive leader with more than 20 years of experience achieving results for mission-driven organizations. She is responsible for developing communications strategies to advance The Jackson Laboratory’s mission and increase its visibility as a global leader in genetics and genomics. 

Finn joined the JAX from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the world’s largest private funder of breast cancer research, where she was the chief communications and engagement officer, driving actionable awareness of BCRF’s impact. She also led BCRF’s digital enterprise, including online fundraising and the peer-to-peer program. Previously, Finn was the vice president of brand and communications at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society where she successfully led a nationwide team to help achieve annual revenue of more than $200 million, including through the launch of a new brand campaign. 

Finn began her career in higher education as the director of public relations (PR) for Iona University before becoming the lead account strategist for the education and non-profit practice at Vollmer PR (now part of Edelman). Finn received a master’s degree in PR from Iona, where she also earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communication. She holds a certificate from the Kellogg School of Management Chief Marketing Officer Program at Northwestern University. A member of Chief and the Forbes Nonprofit Council, Finn also serves on the President’s Council of Northwell Health Northern Westchester Hospital in New York.