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Meet Maeghan Beahm, 2021-22 JLGNH Communications and Membership Director

12/03/2021 8:00 AM | Deleted user

Learn more about Maeghan Beahm, the 2021-22 Junior League of Greater New Haven Communications and Membership Director.

Maeghan is the current Membership Council Director and Communications Council Director. She transferred to the Junior League of Greater New Haven in 2018 from the Junior League of Charlotte, where she joined the League in 2015. Maeghan joined the Junior League to better connect with the community in which she lives, and meet like-minded women looking to do the same. During the 2020-21 League year, Maeghan was awarded the "In-League Award" for her work on the Provisional Training program. Maeghan has worked on various internal placements, working to help support the day-to-day operations of the League. She is currently responsible for recruitment and retention of League members, as well as all internal and external communications for the JLGNH.

Maeghan holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Winthrop University and a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management with a concentration in Marketing from The University of Georgia. She has taught grades three through six; and worked for various nonprofits including Autism Speaks and the American Cancer Society. She currently lives in Groton with her husband, young son, and their beloved dogs.

Q: What inspired you to volunteer to serve in a leadership role for JLGNH?

A: I joined the League wanting to develop my leadership skills, but I was truly inspired to serve in a leadership role within the League after seeing the strong women who led the League during my provisional year. They had careers, and families, and yet their passion for the Junior League and their community was so apparent and so strong that I knew I wanted to serve in a similar capacity.

Q: How many years have you been involved with Junior League?

A: I joined the Junior League of Charlotte in 2015, and transferred to the Junior League of New Haven in 2019, after my husband's career with The Navy brought us to Connecticut.

Q: Many members are interested in a literacy focus for our League. Can you tell us about a book you read recently and loved?

A: I used to be an avid reader, but have not had as much free time to read now that my son is almost 18 months old and always on the go. So these days I listen to a lot of audiobooks while I'm in the car, and recently listened to and loved The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure. It's about an architect living in Nazi-occupied Paris who creates secret hiding places for Jews trying to escape France.

Q: In the 21st century, there are so many ways for women to connect--what do you think is unique about Junior League and the women it brings together?

A: One of the things that drew me to the Junior League, and something I think that makes it unique, are the training and leadership opportunities offered to all members. When I joined the League, I wanted to create a better connection with the community in which I lived, but I was also craving the opportunity to develop and grow my leadership skills. By my second active year, I was serving in a nominated position; by my third year, I was a member of the Management Team; and now I serve on the Board of Directors. No other organization would have allowed me to serve in leadership capacities so quickly, and provided the training to be successful in those roles.

Q: What holiday tradition are you most excited about celebrating this season?

A: It's not a tradition, per se, but I am most excited about celebrating Christmas with my family (fingers crossed). With COVID-19 last year, we were unable to travel and see family for my son's first Christmas, so I am hopeful that we are able to travel to South Carolina and spend Christmas morning with them.

The Junior League of Greater New Haven is a 501(c)(3) organization and gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.

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