Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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MEG DENNIS

MEG DENNIS

Holly Ridge

Summary

Mission-driven executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across nonprofit, healthcare, victim services, and community-based organizations. Proven success leading complex operations, strategic planning initiatives, financial stewardship, grant administration, compliance programs, and multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in building high-performing organizational cultures, strengthening operational infrastructure, managing diverse funding streams, and developing collaborative partnerships with government agencies, healthcare systems, boards of directors, funders, and community stakeholders. Recognized for balancing mission impact with operational excellence, driving organizational growth, implementing sustainable systems, and leading teams through change while maintaining a strong focus on accountability, transparency, and outcomes.

Work History

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Onslow Victims Center & Emergency Shelter
Jacksonville, NC
  • Provide executive leadership for a multi-program nonprofit organization delivering emergency shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, prevention, outreach, and supportive services.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Direct all organizational operations, strategic planning, budgeting, compliance, human resources, risk management, and program oversight.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering 24/7 services across multiple program areas.
  • Partner closely with the Board of Directors to establish organizational priorities, policies, and long-term sustainability strategies.
  • Oversee federal, state, local, and private grant funding while ensuring compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage organizational budgeting, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and fiscal stewardship.
  • Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
  • Build strategic partnerships with government agencies, healthcare systems, law enforcement, educational institutions, and community organizations.
  • Represent the organization publicly with funders, elected officials, media representatives, and community stakeholders.
  • Lead organizational growth efforts, fundraising initiatives, and resource development strategies.

DIRECTOR

Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) & Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline OhioHealth
Columbus, OH
  • Provided operational and strategic leadership for regional and statewide sexual violence response, advocacy, prevention, and education programs.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Directed program operations, staffing, budgeting, training, and service delivery across multiple service lines.
  • Managed large-scale professional education and workforce development initiatives.
  • Developed organizational policies, operational protocols, and service standards.
  • Led cross-functional collaboration among healthcare systems, law enforcement agencies, universities, and community partners.
  • Oversaw program evaluation efforts and implementation of evidence-informed practices.
  • Managed statewide partnerships and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

REGISTERED NURSE / HEALTHCARE LEADER

Several Positions, Emergency Department Setting
  • Held progressive leadership and clinical roles within healthcare systems, providing operational oversight, quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, staff development, and patient-centered service delivery.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Led multidisciplinary teams in complex healthcare environments.
  • Implemented process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, and outcomes.
  • Managed regulatory compliance and adherence to organizational standards.
  • Facilitated collaboration among physicians, administrators, community providers, and support staff.

Education

Master of Social Work - MSW

Registered Nurse - RN

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Institution
Toronto Metropolitan University
05-2012

Master of Science - Masters of Social Work

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-2018

Skills

  • Executive Leadership & Organizational Management
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Budget Development & Financial Oversight
  • Nonprofit Operations & Administration
  • Board Relations & Governance
  • Grant Management & Compliance
  • Human Resources & Talent Development
  • Performance Management & Quality Improvement
  • Policy Development & Risk Management
  • Program Evaluation & Outcome Measurement
  • Community Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Change Management & Organizational Growth
  • Cross-Sector Partnership Development
  • Public Speaking & Executive Communications

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Led strategic planning and operational management for organizations serving vulnerable populations.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar budgets and diverse funding portfolios.
  • Successfully administered federal, state, and local grants and contracts.
  • Developed and implemented agency-wide policies and procedures.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with boards, funders, community leaders, and governmental partners.
  • Directed workforce recruitment, supervision, coaching, and performance management.
  • Designed and implemented training programs for staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to improve operational efficiency, service quality, and organizational sustainability.

Affiliations

  • National and State Victim Services Associations
  • Healthcare and Nursing Professional Organizations
  • Community Leadership and Advisory Boards

Timeline

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Onslow Victims Center & Emergency Shelter

DIRECTOR

Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO) & Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline OhioHealth

Registered Nurse - RN

REGISTERED NURSE / HEALTHCARE LEADER

Several Positions, Emergency Department Setting

Master of Social Work - MSW

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Institution

Master of Science - Masters of Social Work

The Ohio State University
MEG DENNIS