In a time of great personal and professional upheaval, Megan Hyman finds her roots and grows into her leadership role as the CEO of a community foundation.

She found that even in the midst of chaos, you can still be grounded. Being mindful of how you treat people and how you leave a situation is just as important as how you begin it. The last impression is often a lasting impression. So it's important to be gracious and grateful for things that happen.

Megan Hyman serves the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation and its related organization, the Southwest Community Foundation, as President and CEO. In this role, she leads a team focused on advising individuals, families, and community agencies, with the mandate to help them achieve their strategic philanthropic goals and increase support for the dynamic Jewish community in Dallas, Israel and worldwide. Born in Ridgecrest, CA and raised in Fort Wayne, IN, Megan worked for J.P. Morgan Chase in Chicago, New York City and Dallas. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, reading, and traveling. She serves on the Board of Directors for Congregation Shearith Israel.

"Roots run deep and wide. You are a leader by being you, by showing the way." 

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How Megan Hyman went from being a marketing and psychology major to finding success in the private banking industry

2. What it was like for Megan to feel unrooted during a season of significant personal and professional change

3. How Megan's new role as CEO of a community foundation allows her to focus on what she is passionate about and connect more deeply with her community

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