Megan Porter
Pharmacy Services Program Manager , 31 Vital Care Infusion Services
Who do you look to for inspiration or mentorship ? Definitely my parents . From an early age , they taught my brothers and me the meaning of hard work and being dedicated to what you do all while being kind and caring . Having a strong work ethic and a kind , compassionate mindset is something I strive to bring to everything I do .
Where did your spirit of altruism develop and why is it important to give back ? Since high school , I ’ ve had the opportunity to volunteer with a variety of organizations and I have found that when you encounter something that you truly love and are passionate about , it makes it easy to want to give of your time and yourself . For me , the ultimate goal of giving back is to help ensure that the many opportunities and experiences that I have been provided with will be available for generations to come .
What is your community ’ s greatest asset ? The people , especially those I ’ ve encountered in the Arts / Non-Profit Sectors . Having been involved with the Meridian Symphony for several years , I have had the opportunity to work with and alongside many of Meridian ’ s finest who give tirelessly of themselves to their respective organizations and the Arts Community as a whole .
What ’ s your favorite saying and why ? “ It is never too late to be what you might have been .” — George Eliot . To me , this quote provides a lot of hope and encouragement for the future . As someone who believes in being a life-long learner , it helps to show that we all have the potential to learn and grow and accomplish great things .
Education : Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Cognitive Studies with minors in Biology , Business Administration , and Psychology , Millsaps College ; dual degree in Master in Public Health with a concentration in Health Care Organization and Policy ( MPH ) and a Master ’ s in Business Administration ( MBA ) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB )
Memberships , activities : Meridian Symphony Association Board President since 2019 ; MSA Board of Directors since 2016 ; vice president of the MSA Board for two season : 2017-2019 ; member of First Baptist Church-Meridian and serves with the Preschool Ministry
Family : Parents : Dr . Neill and Amy Porter .
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