Principal & Managing Director
Gensler
Boards:
Chicago Public Library Foundation Board Member
Industry:
Architecture
Member since:
2026
Membership Type:
Full
As Co-Managing Director of Gensler Chicago, Meghan brings strategic leadership, innovation, and expertise to design and its core business in client services. Meghan’s vision and focus on people has consistently delivered results, elevated talent, and cultivated trusted relationships.
During her tenure at Gensler, Meghan has played a significant role in growing the firm’s business, generating research and thought leadership, as well as delivering exceptional project leadership across the education, health, sciences, and civic markets. Meghan is a licensed architect with experience leading all phases of the design process. She empowers teams and clients to collaborate and foster success at every project scale. She has served in both regional and global roles over the past decade, including the firm’s Management Committee.
Recognized as one of BD+C’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2018, Crain’s Chicago Business Notables for Women in Construction & Design in 2021, Women in STEM in 2023, and Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction in 2026, and Newcity’s Design 50 in 2026, Meghan is a frequent speaker, regular contributor to publications, and an industry thought leader. Currently serving on the Urban Land Institute’s UDIC National Product Council and ULI Chicago’s Advisory Board, Meghan was also selected this past year as a Leadership Greater Chicago Signature Fellow, Class of 2026. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from University of California Berkeley and her Master of Architecture from MIT.