Meghan Meehan Draper
About Meghan Meehan Draper
Meghan Meehan Draper serves as the Executive Director of the Democratic Governors Association, where she has significantly contributed to fundraising efforts and electoral successes for Democratic governors. She has a background in political communication and finance, with previous roles at the DGA and Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Current Role at Democratic Governors Association
Meghan Meehan Draper serves as the Executive Director at the Democratic Governors Association (DGA), a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees the organization's strategic initiatives and fundraising efforts. Draper has a history of contributing to the DGA's financial growth, including a significant increase in major donor contributions. Her leadership is focused on supporting Democratic governors and their campaigns across various states.
Previous Positions at Democratic Governors Association
Before becoming Executive Director, Draper held two key positions at the Democratic Governors Association. She served as the National Finance Director from 2019 to 2023, where she led fundraising efforts and contributed to record growth in financial contributions. Prior to that, she was the Major Donor Director from 2015 to 2018, focusing on expanding the organization's donor base and enhancing fundraising strategies.
Education and Academic Achievements
Draper graduated cum laude from Eckerd College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Communication, French, and Theatre from 2006 to 2010. She was also inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, recognizing her academic excellence. Additionally, she studied French Language and Literature at the Institute for American Universities in 2008. Draper completed her high school education at Leon High School, graduating with honors in 2006.
Professional Experience in Advocacy and Marketing
Draper has a diverse professional background that includes advocacy and marketing roles. She worked at Planned Parenthood Federation of America as the VOX Founder at Eckerd College from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she served as a Project Coordinator at Salter>Mitchell: Marketing for Change in 2011. Her experience also includes a brief tenure as Central Florida Finance Director for Loranne Ausley in 2010.
Key Contributions and Impact
During her tenure at the Democratic Governors Association, Draper played a significant role in achieving historic victories for Democratic governors in various states, including Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Louisiana, and Florida. She was instrumental in the DGA's major donor program, achieving a 157% growth in contributions compared to previous cycles. Draper's efforts contributed to doubling the amount raised in the DGA's fundraising initiatives during her leadership.